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AR SB354
AR SB354An Act For The Department Of Corrections - Division Of Correction Development And Enhancement Capital Improvement Appropriation
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Introduced Session
95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF CORRECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill provides a significant appropriation of up to $750,000,000 to the Arkansas Department of Corrections - Division of Correction, specifically for prison construction costs, to be paid from the Development and Enhancement Fund. The bill includes important disbursement controls that restrict contract awards and obligations to only the actual funds available in the State Treasury, while allowing the department to supplement funding through grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income. The legislation explicitly prohibits using existing maintenance and general operations funds for these capital improvement projects. The bill also emphasizes that fund disbursement must strictly comply with state purchasing, accounting, budgetary, and fiscal control laws and regulations. Additionally, the bill includes a legislative intent section clarifying that funds should be used in alignment with the original budget recommendations and testimony. A critical emergency clause is included, declaring the act necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety, with the bill set to take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure continuous operational funding for the Department of Corrections.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died on the Senate Budget Calendar Having Failed to Pass (on 05/05/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb354&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R |
BillText | https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocument?path=%2FBills%2F2025R%2FPublic%2FSB354.pdf |
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