HB1099

House Bill 1099 is an appropriation act that provides funding for the State Board of Election Commissioners for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular and temporary employees authorized for the board, totaling nine regular positions and twenty part-time or temporary positions. It allocates funds across several categories, including regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and maintenance and general operations. Additionally, the bill provides specific appropriations for election expenses totaling $6,340,000 and $1,600,000 for nonpartisan general election costs. The act includes provisions for carrying forward unexpended balances into the following fiscal year, subject to specific reporting requirements. Finally, it includes an emergency clause to ensure the act takes effect by July 1, 2025, to allow for the continued operation of the agency.