Bill
S 7317
Overview: Bill Number: S 7317, Title: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 15, 2025, Status: SUBSTITUTED BY A7765, Introduced: April 10,
Overview: Bill Number: S 7317, Title: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 15, 2025, Status: SUBSTITUTED BY A7765, Introduced: April 10, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to provide an emergency appropriation to address urgent funding needs during the period of April 1, 2025, through April 15, 2025. The legislation aims to ensure the continuity of essential government services and programs during this time frame.
Key Provisions:
- Appropriates $150 million in emergency funding to be allocated across various state agencies and departments.
- Designates the specific areas of need, including public health, education, infrastructure maintenance, and social services.
- Grants the governor the authority to distribute the funds as necessary to address the most pressing concerns during the specified period.
- Requires the governor to submit a report to the legislature detailing the expenditures made under this emergency appropriation.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- State agencies and departments responsible for the delivery of essential public services will receive the emergency funding to maintain operations.
- Residents and communities relying on these government services may benefit from the continued provision of critical programs and infrastructure during the designated period.
- The governor will have the flexibility to direct the emergency funds to the areas of greatest need, based on evolving circumstances.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill has been substituted by A7765, which is currently under consideration. The emergency appropriation, if approved, would be effective for the two-week period from April 1, 2025, through April 15, 2025, with the governor required to report on the expenditures within 30 days of the end of the period.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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