This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It allocates funds to three health facilities: Welch Community Hospital, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital. Specifically, it adds new items of appropriation for capital outlay, repairs, and equipment, with Welch Community Hospital receiving $1,000,000, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital receiving $3,400,000, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital receiving $4,304,000.
The bill outlines the necessary legal language for these appropriations, including the designation of funds and organizations for each hospital. The appropriations are intended to support the operational needs of these health facilities during the specified fiscal year, ensuring they have the necessary resources for capital improvements and equipment repairs.