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(ii) If the Governor transfers the funds authorized under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Governor shall include in the transfer at least:
1. $43,100,000 from the Renewable Portfolio Standard ACP Account;
2. $40,000,000 from the Administration Account;
3. $2,300,000 from the Low and Moderate Income Energy Efficiency Account;
4. $2,300,000 from the Energy Efficiency in all Sectors Account; and
5. $2,300,000 from the Renewable Energy and Climate Change Account.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the funds transferred from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund in accordance with subsection (a) of this section may be used to support the implementation of the Climate Solutions Act of 2022 and Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan.
(2) At least 50% of the funds transferred from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund shall be given to programs that support low– to moderate–income communities located in a census tract with an average median income at or below 80% of the average median income for the State or overburdened or underserved communities, as defined in § 1–701 of the Environment Article.
SECTION 9. 14. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, on or before June 30, 2025, the Governor may transfer to the General Fund $14,000,000 from the Dedicated Purpose Account established under § 7–310 of the State Finance and Procurement Article that was included in the fiscal year 2023 operating budget (Chapter 484 of the Acts of 2022) for the Facilities Renewal – State Agencies allocation to the Department of Natural Resources for critical maintenance.
SECTION 10. 15. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, on or before June 30, 2025, the Governor may transfer to the General Fund $7,580,873 from the Dedicated Purpose Account established under § 7–310 of the State Finance and Procurement Article that was included in the fiscal year 2023 operating budget (Chapter 484 of the Acts of 2022) for assistance to assisted living facilities ($7,340,250), nursing homes ($132,321), and hospitals ($108,302) (M00A01.01).
SECTION 11. 16. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, on or before June 30, 2025, the Governor may transfer to the General Fund $4,500,000 from the Dedicated Purpose Account established under § 7–310 of the State Finance and Procurement Article that was included in the fiscal year 2023 operating