The bill proposes to supplement and amend the appropriations from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, specifically for the Department of Commerce, Division of Economic Development, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It outlines a total appropriation of $51,411,152, which includes various allocations for personal services, current expenses, local and global economic development partnerships, and specific programs such as the Mainstreet Program and the Hatfield McCoy Recreational Trail. Notably, the bill includes a new appropriation for the Hatfield McCoy Recreational Trail amounting to $198,415.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any unexpended balances from certain appropriations at the close of fiscal year 2025 will be reappropriated for expenditure in fiscal year 2026. It specifies that a portion of the current expenses appropriation will be allocated to various initiatives, including $50,000 for the Western Potomac Economic Partnership and $750,000 for the Robert C. Byrd Institute. The bill also establishes a matching grant program for funding assistance to county and regional economic development corporations, ensuring that funding does not exceed $50,000 per county. Furthermore, it mandates that the Directed Transfer Surplus be transferred to the Economic Development Promotion and Closing Fund.