A Florida commission that helps investigate clemency cases is anticipating an influx of cash that could significantly boost its staffing levels, a “crucial” component to speed up the state's mercy process.

Florida lawmakers have agreed to give $750,000 to the Florida Commission on Offender Review to help alleviate a backlog of nearly 24,000 clemency cases wait-listed for review by the Board of Executive Clemency, comprised of Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet.

The money is tucked into the $91.1 billion state budget proposed for the upcoming 2019-2020 fiscal year. The budget is pending approval by DeSantis.