Bill > S1202

This bill appropriates additional funds and adjusts existing appropriations for the Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, and authorizes additional full-time equivalent positions. * **Fiscal Year 2025:** The Office of the State Public Defender receives an additional $4,190,100 from the General Fund for personnel and operating costs, and an additional $2,500,000 from the Public Defense Fund for operating costs. * **Fiscal Year 2026:** The Office of the State Public Defender receives an appropriation of $31,082,100 from the General Fund for personnel and operating costs, and $2,500,000 from the Public Defense Fund for operating costs. * **Fiscal Year 2026 Reduction:** The appropriation for the Office of the State Public Defender for fiscal year 2026 is reduced by $1,200,000 from the Public Defense Fund for personnel costs. * **Full-Time Equivalent Positions:** The Office of the State Public Defender is authorized to increase its full-time equivalent positions by 17.96 for fiscal year 2026.