This bill proposes a supplementary appropriation of public funds from the unappropriated balance in the Department of Health's Laboratory Services Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The Governor has identified that there are available funds in this account, which will be appropriated through this legislation. The bill aims to enhance the financial resources allocated to the Department of Health by adding new items and increasing existing appropriations for various expenditures.
Specifically, the bill includes the addition of a new fund, identified as 5163 for fiscal year 2026, organization 0506, and outlines the appropriations for personal services and employee benefits, equipment, and current expenses, totaling $800,000. The breakdown includes $250,000 for personal services, $250,000 for equipment, and $300,000 for current expenses. This supplementary appropriation is intended to ensure that the Department of Health has the necessary funding to effectively operate and provide services during the specified fiscal year.