Budget & Taxes

This bill appropriates funds for the fiscal year 2027 to support various state departments, boards, and institutions, including specific allocations for education, healthcare, and social services. It authorizes the lottery commission to enter into new contracts for games not previously authorized, allowing contractors to receive a percentage of revenues without those payments being subject to future appropriation. The legislation also adjusts the percentage of lottery proceeds distributed to specific trust funds, such as the Youth Development and Achievement Fund and the Public Health Trust Fund, while modifying the authority of the inspector general regarding report submissions. Additionally, the bill sets spending limits and reporting requirements for programs addressing homelessness, child welfare, and special education.