This bill outlines a comprehensive budget for the fiscal biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, with significant appropriations across various state agencies and programs. It includes funding for salaries, wages, and operational expenses for the House of Representatives, Senate, and other legislative bodies, as well as performance audits for government accounts. The bill allocates substantial resources for the judicial system, including the Supreme Court and public defense services, and addresses the implications of the State v. Blake ruling by mandating collaboration with court administrators to prepare reports on affected cases and establish a refund process for impacted individuals. Additionally, it emphasizes accountability in the use of state funds, with stipulations for lapsing unspent amounts if certain conditions are not met.

The bill also introduces new sections for various state offices, including the Department of Commerce and the Department of Social and Health Services, with specific funding for initiatives aimed at addressing homelessness, mental health support, and environmental justice. It allocates significant resources for community services, legal assistance, and violence prevention initiatives, while ensuring that funds are used effectively to support vulnerable populations. The bill emphasizes collaboration among state agencies and local governments, mandates reporting on expenditures, and includes provisions for enhancing educational opportunities and workforce development. Overall, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state operations while addressing critical social issues and ensuring transparency in the use of public funds.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 15.76.115, 28B.92.205, 41.05.120, 41.50.075, 41.50.110, 43.19.025, 43.99N.060, 43.101.200, 43.101.220, 43.320.110, 43.330.250, 43.330.365, 50.16.010, 50.24.014, 69.50.540, 70.104.110, 70A.65.100, 70A.45.020, 70A.65.260, 70A.65.300, 70A.200.140, 72.09.780, 79.64.040
Substitute Bill: 9.46.100, 15.76.115, 18.04.105, 18.20.430, 18.43.150, 18.51.060, 18.85.061, 28B.15.066, 28B.76.525, 28B.92.205, 28B.99.030, 28C.10.082, 29B.60.080, 41.05.120, 41.06.280, 41.06.285, 41.50.110, 42.17A.785, 43.07.129, 43.07.130, 43.07.410, 43.09.475, 43.19.025, 43.41.450, 43.84.180, 43.99N.060, 43.101.200, 43.101.220, 43.320.110, 43.330.184, 43.330.250, 43.330.365, 44.90.070, 46.09.510, 46.66.080, 50.16.010, 50.24.014, 69.50.540, 70.79.350, 70.128.160, 70.245.150, 70.330.020, 70A.65.250, 70A.65.260, 70A.65.270, 70A.65.300, 70A.200.140, 71.24.580, 72.09.780, 74.31.060, 74.39A.032, 74.46.581, 77.12.170, 77.44.050, 77.55.480, 77.105.150, 79.64.040, 28A.320.330, 81.88.050, 82.86.050, 86.26.007, 42.56.570, 40.14.026, 40.14.025, 34.12.130, 38.40.200, 38.40.210, 38.40.220, 43.79.574, 51.44.170, 53.20.090, 80.01.080