Bill > SB566

This bill provides for the transfer of $250 million from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to a dedicated cash fund for the Department of Corrections to address prison infrastructure and capacity challenges. Specifically, the funding is intended to support three key areas: (1) construction and expansion of both new and existing correctional facilities, (2) development of a new or expanded correctional facility specifically designated as a mental health facility, and (3) grants to counties for jail-related projects. These county grants can be used for construction-related expenses such as jail improvements, jail expansion, new jail construction, and payment of principal on county jail bonds. The bill is structured as temporary language and is not meant to be permanently codified in state law, indicating it is likely a one-time appropriation aimed at addressing immediate corrections and detention infrastructure needs across the state.