Summary:

 Senate Bill 442 (SB 442) makes general appropriations and authorizes expenditures by state agencies. 

Legislation Overview:

 Senate Bill 442 (SB 442) provides definitions for terms related to appropriations, including terms such as “agency,” “federal funds,” “full-time equivalent,” “other state funds,” “interagency transfer,” and more.

The Department of Finance and Administration (Department) must regularly consult with the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) staff to compare Fiscal Year 2026 revenue collections with the revenue estimate. If the analyses indicate that revenues and transfers to the General Fund are not expected to meet appropriations, then the Department must present a plan to the LFC that outlines the methods by which the administration proposes to address the deficit. 

General terms are provided, regarding handling of funds, format for appropriated funds, unexpended balances, transfers, and more.

General appropriations are made as follows:

Legislative Council – 6,034.70
Judicial – 508,321.30
General Control – 1,971,636.40
Commerce and Industry – 269,052.20
Agriculture, Energy and Natural Resources – 440,808.20
Health, Hospitals and Human Services – 17,477,295.50
Public Safety – 1,086,404.20
Transportation – 1,304,296.30
Other Education – 145,191.70
Higher Education – 4,516,439.10
Public School Support – 5,177,474.50
Special Appropriations – 950,702.30
Supplemental and Deficiency Appropriations – 152,251.00
Information Technology – 100,724.30
Compensation Appropriation – 230,143,100
Government Results and Opportunity Expendable Trust – 499,916.20
Fund Transfers – 1,699,383.20
Special Transportation Appropriations – 350,000.00

If revenue and transfers to the General Fund at the end of Fiscal Year 2026 are not sufficient to meet appropriations, the governor, with the State Board of Finance approval, may transfer to the appropriation account of the General Fund the amount necessary to meet that Fiscal Year’s obligations from the operating reserve, provided that the total transferred may not exceed one hundred ten million dollars ($110,000,000).

 

Current Law:

 General appropriations for the upcoming Fiscal Year have not yet been made.