The bill passed on April 4, 2025, amends the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, specifically for the Department of Administration's Public Defender Services. It increases the existing appropriations from the State Fund, General Revenue, which has an unappropriated balance available for allocation. The Governor's Executive Budget Document, submitted on February 12, 2025, indicated the available cash balance and revenue estimates for the fiscal year, leading to this legislative action.

The specific amendments include an increase in the appropriation for Public Defender Corporations to $2,600,000 and for Appointed Counsel Fees to $20,000,000. These adjustments are intended to enhance funding for public defense services in West Virginia, ensuring that adequate resources are available for legal representation. The bill is effective immediately upon passage.