Item 72

Authorize the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) to retroactively amend the accept and expend in the amount of $81,218,500 (originally approved by G&C on 6/30/21, Item #MM, as an information item) by extending the end date from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2027. This request will allow HSEM to continue providing federal assistance to the current estimated unrecovered federal share of the Public Assistance Grant Program for the State’s Emergency Protective Measures conducted for the COVID-19 response. Effective upon G&C approval for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on September 5, 2025.