HB 2901 Summary

• Amends unclaimed lottery prize distribution to allocate 55% to lottery prizes, 30% to court appointed special advocate and vulnerable persons fund, and 15% to tribal college dual enrollment program fund (capped at $325,000 annually).

• Expands the court appointed special advocate fund's purpose to include court functions benefiting vulnerable persons beyond just the CASA program.

• Modifies concealed weapons permit provisions to require the Department of Public Safety to prioritize in-state residents and adds reporting requirements on permit applications, issuances, and turnaround times.

• Extends effective date of Laws 2022, chapter 311 from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2027, and schedules repeal of fentanyl prosecution and antihuman trafficking grant funds on June 30, 2025 with remaining monies transferred to the general fund.

• Authorizes Department of Corrections to use fiscal year 2024-2025 appropriations from transition program fund and alcohol abuse treatment fund for any department expenses at the director's discretion.