Senate Bill 997 proposes the creation of a new appropriation for funding economic support specialist positions in resource centers, specifically allocating $1,000,000 for the fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Health Services. This funding is contingent upon the enactment of related legislation during the 2025 legislative session; if such legislation is not passed, the appropriation will be void. The bill also includes a reconciliation provision that outlines the conditions under which the act will take effect, depending on the enactment of another related bill.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing language in section 20.435 (7) (f) and replaces it with new language that establishes a continuing appropriation for grants to fund economic support specialist positions. The repeal of the newly created section will take effect on July 1, 2027, ensuring that the funding mechanism is in place until that date unless the related legislation is enacted.