The bill amends the law regarding the reimbursement of county costs for holding state inmates, probationers, and parolees. It changes references from the "Department" to the "Division" of Correction and Community Correction throughout the text. The bill establishes that reimbursement rates will be determined by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, in consultation with Arkansas Legislative Audit and the respective Divisions, and will include costs for transporting inmates. Reimbursement will begin accruing on the date of sentencing, contingent upon the receipt of a complete and accurate sentencing order.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Divisions prepare monthly invoices detailing the number of days state inmates were housed in county jails and requires certified invoices to be returned for payment within five business days. It also stipulates that counties must maintain documentation for three years to verify the number of days inmates were housed. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act is necessary to prevent significant financial loss to counties and ensure the proper administration of housing state inmates, with an effective date of July 1, 2023.