Summary:

 Senate Bill 229 (SB 229) makes general appropriations and authorizes expenditures by state agencies. 

Legislation Overview:

 Senate Bill 229 (SB 229) enacts the General Appropriation Act of 2025.

The Act provides definitions for terms such as “agency,” “federal funds,” “general fund,” “interagency transfers,” “internal service funds,” and more.

General provisions are detailed regarding formatting, handling and monitoring of funds, as well as allowances and restrictions.

Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 are as follows:

Legislative: $46,155,900
Judicial: $513,244,400
General Control: $1,979,330,100
Commerce and Industry: $273,372,200
Agriculture, Energy and Natural Resources: $453,833,500
Health, Hospitals and Human Services: $18,042,309,100
Public Safety: 1,099,121,700
Transportation: $1,251,296,300
Other Education: $83,381,600
Higher Education: $4,453,109,700
Public School Support: $5,107,543,300

Fund transfers are addressed, stating that the Department of Finance and Administration is to transfer an amount from the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Fund to the Tobacco Settlement Program Fund. 

A severability clause is included.
 

Current Law:

 The proposed appropriations and expenditures for 2026 are not yet in place.