ID S1202

Appropriates $33,582,100 to the Office of the State Public Defender for FY2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026), including $31,082,100 from the General Fund and $2,500,000 from the Public Defense Fund

Reduces the FY2026 appropriation by $1,200,000 for personnel costs from the Public Defense Fund

Authorizes 17.96 additional full-time equivalent positions for the Office of the State Public Defender for FY2026

Appropriates $6,690,100 in supplemental funding for FY2025 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025), including $4,190,100 from the General Fund and $2,500,000 from the Public Defense Fund

Declares an emergency for the FY2025 supplemental funding to take effect immediately upon passage, with FY2026 provisions effective July 1, 2025