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 this available balance, prompting the need for the amendment to ensure adequate funding for public defender services.

The specific increases in appropriations include $2,600,000 for Public Defender Corporations and $20,000,000 for Appointed Counsel Fees. These adjustments are intended to enhance the financial resources available to the public defender system, ensuring that legal representation is adequately funded for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill is effective immediately upon passage.