This bill proposes to supplement and amend the appropriations of public moneys from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, specifically for the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, Division of Culture and History, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The bill outlines the addition of new items of appropriation, which include $13,099 for Current Expenses and $66,100 for Capital Improvements, bringing the total appropriations for the Division to $356,819 and $2,635,388 respectively.
The bill is based on the Governor's Executive Budget Document submitted to the Legislature, which indicates a remaining unappropriated surplus balance in the Treasury available for appropriation. The proposed changes aim to ensure that the Division of Culture and History has the necessary funds to operate effectively during the fiscal year 2025, reflecting the state's commitment to supporting arts and culture initiatives.