Appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Transportation. Emergency.
Impact
The bill stipulates that appropriations made under this act, aside from those designated for capital outlay, can be budgeted for FY-24 or FY-25, highlighting a flexible approach to managing the department's funding across two fiscal years. The bill disallows budgeting the same appropriations in both fiscal years simultaneously, as funds budgeted for FY-24 must be utilized before November 15, 2024, or they will lapse. This ensures careful allocation of state resources.
Summary
Senate Bill 1150 makes an appropriation of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) to the Department of Transportation from the General Revenue Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. This funding is intended to support the department in fulfilling its statutory duties. The bill outlines specific budget procedures, including the timeline for expenditure and the conditions under which the funds can be used or lapsed.
Contention
While the text of SB1150 itself appears to focus primarily on the logistics of appropriations without mention of contentious issues or significant opposition, the emergency clause suggests an urgency in addressing transportation funding needs. The existence of an emergency declaration indicates critical funding needs that have arisen, hinting at the possibility that without timely funding, public safety or essential transportation services may be at risk.