The bill is a comprehensive legislative document that revises appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the state of Rhode Island. It includes detailed budget allocations for various departments and programs, with specific insertions and deletions in funding from general revenues, federal funds, restricted receipts, and other funds. Notable changes include an insertion of $2,000,000 for a Statewide Housing Plan and a deletion of $28,000,000 from State Aid for tangible tax exemption reimbursements. The bill also provides for additional federal funds for the Office of Health and Human Services and Children's Behavioral Health Services, among other allocations.

The bill sets forth the management of federal funds appropriated from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund and Capital Projects Fund as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. It specifies appropriations for various projects and programs, including health initiatives, housing development, and support for small businesses, with a focus on minority-owned businesses and community organizations. The bill also addresses homelessness, expands health services, and provides for COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Significant insertions include funds for the Rhode Island Public Health Foundation and the Department of Corrections, while a notable deletion removes funding for PFAS removal at a water treatment plant. The bill includes provisions for community infrastructure, oversight of funding, and allows the governor to determine the salary of the director of the department of health for 2024. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7224: 36-4-16.4