Bill > H526

This bill appropriates $209,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management specifically for Onslow County to establish a drug testing laboratory at the county Sheriff's Office during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The purpose of this funding is to enable the Sheriff's Office to conduct timely and accurate drug testing for law enforcement purposes. The bill specifies that the funds will become effective on July 1, 2025, and are intended as a directed grant to help the county improve its drug testing capabilities. By providing dedicated funding for this lab, the bill aims to support local law enforcement's ability to process and analyze drug-related evidence more efficiently.