House Bill 5278 proposes to supplement and amend the appropriations of public funds from the State Fund, General Revenue, specifically for the Department of Human Services, Division of Human Services, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill aims to increase the appropriations for this department by adjusting existing items within the budget, as outlined in the Executive Budget Document submitted by the Governor. The bill notes that there is an unappropriated balance in the Treasury available for appropriation during this fiscal year.

The specific appropriations being increased include funding for personal services and employee benefits, totaling $1,630,466, and current expenses, totaling $3,846,107. The bill emphasizes the need for these adjustments to ensure that the designated spending units can effectively utilize the available funds for their operations during the fiscal year 2026.