The bill amends the budget for the fiscal year 2025 by supplementing appropriations for the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, specifically the Division of Culture and History. It introduces a new item of appropriation under Title II, Section 1, which allocates $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Directed Transfer (fund 0293, appropriation 70000). This amount is designated to be transferred to the Cultural Facilities and Capital Resources Matching Grant Program Fund (fund 3537).
The bill is a response to the unappropriated balance available in the State Fund, General Revenue, as reported by the Governor's Executive Budget Document. It aims to enhance funding for cultural initiatives within the state, reflecting the Legislature's commitment to supporting the arts and cultural heritage. The bill was passed on April 10, 2025, and is effective immediately upon passage.