AN ACT to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the game and fish department; and to provide an exemption.

This bill was amended to add significant new funding and clarify budget management rules for the game and fish department. The changes include adding a new line item for a 'New and vacant FTE pool' with $1.86 million, increasing operating expenses by $2 million, and adding $352,055 for aquatic nuisance species. Several line items were adjusted, including a reduction in game and fish grants by $3 million and a decrease in Lonetree reservoir funding by $48,000. New sections were added to report one-time funding items to the next legislative assembly and to clarify that the new FTE pool funds cannot be spent directly but must be transferred to salaries and wages following specific guidelines.