Appropriations; making an appropriation to the Department of Human Services. Emergency.
The specified appropriations within SB1136 are structured to ensure that allocated funds for FY-24 are to be encumbered by June 30, 2024, and must be fully expended by November 15, 2024. Should there be any unspent funds beyond this date that have not been budgeted for FY-25, they will lapse back into the proper fund for the current fiscal year. This structure aims to promote effective fiscal responsibility and prevent budgetary clutter from rolling over unused funds into subsequent fiscal years.
Senate Bill 1136 is a legislative proposal that focuses on appropriations specifically intended for the Department of Human Services. The bill seeks to allocate the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, to support the operational duties of this department. It emphasizes adherence to certain budget procedures, providing guidance for the management and utilization of these allocated funds.
While SB1136 presents a straightforward appropriations framework, its passage also highlights issues of emergency management within the legislature. The inclusion of an emergency declaration indicates that the bill is deemed essential for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety, suggesting urgency in addressing the financial needs of the Department of Human Services. This urgency may be a point of discussion among legislators concerning the allocation of funds and whether such an emergency designation is warranted or properly justified.