This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, specifically for the Department of Commerce, Division of Natural Resources, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill aims to add a new item of appropriation, which includes a capital outlay for repairs and equipment amounting to $20,000,000. This funding is intended to support the operations and initiatives of the Division of Natural Resources.

The bill is based on the Governor's Executive Budget Document submitted to the Legislature, which outlines the available cash balance and revenue estimates for the fiscal year 2026. The inclusion of the new appropriation item reflects the Legislature's acknowledgment of the unappropriated surplus balance available for allocation during the specified fiscal year.