This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Commerce, specifically the Office of the Secretary, for the fiscal year 2025. It amends Chapter 11 of the Acts of the Legislature, Regular Session, 2024, known as the Budget Bill, by adding a new item of appropriation under fund 0606, organization 0327. The total appropriation for the Department of Commerce is set at $2,977,755, which includes personal services, employee benefits, and current expenses. Notably, a new directed transfer of $1,000,000 is included in this appropriation, which will be allocated to the Marketing and Communications Operating Fund (fund 3002).

Additionally, the bill reappropriates any unexpended balance from the previous fiscal year (2024) for the Jobs for WV Graduates Surplus (fund 0606, appropriation 83699) for use in the current fiscal year 2025. This reappropriation ensures that funds not spent in the previous year can be utilized effectively in the upcoming fiscal period, thereby enhancing the financial resources available to the Department of Commerce.