House Bill 5297 proposes a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, specifically for the Department of Health Facilities, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital. The bill aims to add a new item of appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, which will allow for the allocation of funds necessary for the hospital's current expenses. The total appropriation for this fiscal year will include a specific allocation of $4,906,630 from the surplus.

The bill is based on the Governor's Executive Budget Document, which indicates that there is an available unappropriated surplus balance in the Treasury for the fiscal year 2026. The new appropriations will be categorized under Title II, Section 1, specifically for the Health Facilities within the Department of Health, ensuring that the necessary funds are available for the hospital's operations during the specified fiscal period.