This bill appropriates funds for the Office of the Prosecutor Coordinator for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 12 positions, including roles such as Prosecutor Coordinator, Information Systems Coordinator, and Deputy Prosecutor Coordinator, among others. The bill allocates a total of $1,422,364 for personal services and operating expenses, which includes regular salaries, personal services matching, and operational expenses. Additionally, it provides funding for law enforcement and prosecutorial programs, as well as student loan repayment for eligible public defenders and deputy prosecuting attorneys.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the "Paws for Justice" program, establishing 6 positions related to certified facility dog handlers and appropriating $600,000 for their salaries and operational expenses. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure the appropriations take effect on July 1, 2024, to prevent disruption in essential governmental programs. The new legal language inserted into the bill includes specific appropriations and employee classifications for the upcoming fiscal year.