Bill > HB7005

This bill appropriates funds for the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, to cover various expenses. * **Counties for Congressional Districts:** A sum sufficient is appropriated to counties to fund the state's share (10%) of the mandated local costs for implementing provisions related to congressional districts, if a specific bill becomes law. * **County Election Commissions for 2026 Congressional Elections:** $3,154,700 (nonrecurring) is appropriated to the Secretary of State to reimburse counties for expenses incurred by election commissions for the 2026 congressional elections, contingent on a specific bill becoming law. * **Second Extraordinary Session of the General Assembly:** A sum sufficient is appropriated to the General Assembly to cover lawful expenses, including staffing, per diem, travel, and other costs, for the Second Extraordinary Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth General Assembly. These expenses will be paid through the office of legislative administration upon approval by the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, or both.