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B 58-38

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FIVE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($5,750,984) FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 GENERAL FUND REVENUES COLLECTED IN EXCESS OF THE ADOPTED LEVELS ENUMERATED IN PUBLIC LAW 37-125 TO THE UNIVERSITY OF GUAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACCREDITATION RELATED PRIORITIES.

38th Guam Legislature

The bill would allocate $5,750,984 of FY2025 General Fund surpluses to the University of Guam for repairs, maintenance, capital improvements, and accreditation-related priorities.

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Bill Summary · B 58-38

Summary of Bill B 58-38

Overview

Bill B 58-38 proposes a targeted appropriation from the Guam FY2025 General Fund. It would provide $5,750,984 to the University of Guam for facilities-related needs, including repairs, maintenance, capital improvement projects, and accreditation-related priorities. The funds are to be drawn from General Fund revenues that exceed the levels adopted in Public Law 37-125.

  • Bill Number: B 58-38
  • Title: An Act to appropriate $5,750,984 from FY2025 General Fund revenues collected in excess of the adopted levels in Public Law 37-125 to the University of Guam for repairs, maintenance, capital improvement projects, and accreditation-related priorities
  • Introduced: November 27, 2025
  • Status: Not specified in the provided text

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim is to strengthen the University of Guam’s facilities and accreditation readiness by directing a portion of the FY2025 General Fund surplus to the university.
  • By tying the appropriation to revenues collected in excess of the adopted levels, the bill ties discretionary funding to actual revenue performance, rather than baseline projections.

Key Provisions and Allocations

  • Amount: $5,750,984
  • Source: FY2025 General Fund revenues that exceed the adopted levels specified in Public Law 37-125
  • Recipient: University of Guam
  • Authorized Uses:
    • Repairs and maintenance of university facilities
    • Capital improvement projects (CIP)
    • Accreditation-related priorities (presumably items needed to meet or sustain accreditation standards)

Who Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: University of Guam (receives and utilizes the funds for facilities-related needs and accreditation work)
  • General Fund/Sector: Potential impact on the overall FY2025 surplus distribution and future budgeting considerations, depending on how the bill is enacted and implemented

Fiscal and Procedural Considerations

  • Source and Limitations: Funds must come from the portion of FY2025 General Fund revenues that exceed the adopted levels per Public Law 37-125. The bill does not specify additional oversight, reporting, or timelines beyond the appropriation.
  • Timing/Effect: The text provided does not include a stated effective date or implementation timeline. Typically, such an appropriation would take effect upon enactment and be available for use consistent with university budgeting and procurement rules.
  • Status: No status details are provided beyond introduction date.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Positive impacts: Enables targeted investments in campus facilities, potentially improves maintenance backlog, supports critical capital projects, and enhances accreditation readiness.
  • Considerations for lawmakers: What reporting and accountability will accompany the expenditure? How will the funds interact with existing university capital plans and ongoing maintenance budgets? Are there any matching requirements or project-specific approvals needed?

Summary

B 58-38 seeks to allocate a one-time funding infusion of $5.75 million to the University of Guam from FY2025 General Fund surpluses, earmarked for repairs, maintenance, capital improvements, and accreditation-related priorities. The bill’s effect hinges on its passage, the interpretation of Public Law 37-125 regarding surplus levels, and any accompanying governance or reporting provisions that may accompany the appropriation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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