The bill, passed on April 12, 2025, amends the appropriations of public funds from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, specifically for the Department of Human Services, Bureau for Medical Services. It establishes a new item of appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, allocating a total of $39,376,837 from the General Revenue Fund to support medical services under fund 0484, organization 0511.
This legislative action follows the Governor's submission of the Executive Budget Document, which outlined the available cash balance and revenue estimates for the fiscal year 2025. The bill reflects the Legislature's decision to utilize the unappropriated surplus balance in the Treasury to enhance funding for medical services, thereby ensuring that necessary resources are available for the Bureau for Medical Services during the specified fiscal year.