This bill proposes a supplementary appropriation of public funds from the unappropriated balance in the Department of Agriculture Agriculture Fees Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The Governor has identified an available balance in this fund, which will be appropriated to support various operational expenses, personal services, and employee benefits. The total increase in spending authority amounts to $3,000,000, which includes $1,000,000 specifically allocated for the purchase of necessary software and related program expenses as outlined in Senate Bill 985.

The bill details the specific appropriations, including $200,000 for personal services and employee benefits, $2,800,000 for current expenses, and $1,000,000 for other assets. The new legal language inserted into the current law includes references to fund 1401, fiscal year 2026, and organization 1400, which are essential for the proper allocation of these funds. The bill emphasizes that the West Virginia purchasing process and request for proposals (RFP) cannot proceed until this appropriation is authorized.