This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, specifically for the Department of Administration's Public Defender Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill outlines the addition of new items of appropriation, which include $2,600,000 for Public Defender Corporations and $15,000,000 for Appointed Counsel Fees. These funds are intended to support the operations and services provided by public defenders in West Virginia.

The bill is based on the Governor's Executive Budget Document submitted to the Legislature, which indicated a remaining unappropriated surplus balance available for appropriation. The new appropriations are categorized under Fund 0226 for fiscal year 2026 and Organization 0221, ensuring that the necessary financial resources are allocated to enhance public defender services during the specified fiscal period.