House Bill 3 Summary

• Appropriates $20,747,286.00 from the State General Fund and $252,717,954.00 from special funds to the Department of Environmental Quality for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026).

• Authorizes 390 total headcount positions (220 permanent and 170 time-limited) with $34,572,975.00 allocated for personal services including salaries, wages, and fringe benefits; includes 13 newly authorized positions focused on environmental engineering, geology, and network/security roles.

• Allocates specific funds for targeted programs: $6,023,286.00 for Clean Water Grant match, $1,000,000.00 for EnPro settlement contamination projects, $2,000,000.00 for Dam Safety Grant Program, and $250,000.00 for document management system.

• Establishes performance metrics across pollution control, water quality, waste management, mining operations, and administrative functions, with reporting required in the fiscal year 2027 budget request.

• Takes effect July 1, 2025, and includes provisions for fund transfers between special treasury accounts, vehicle use compliance, and vendor payment authority.