This bill proposes an appropriation for the Department of Corrections - Division of Correction for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with a total budget exceeding $500 million. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing their salary grades, which includes 215 employees in the Shared Services section and 4,527 in the Division of Correction. Key appropriations are allocated for personal services, operating expenses, and specific programs such as inmate care, welfare, work release, and farm operations. Notably, the bill specifies salary amounts, including $10,886,838 for Shared Services and $189,764,450 for the Division of Correction, along with funding for medical contracts and the "Paws In Prison" program.

The bill also introduces provisions for holiday compensation for employees, allowing payment for unused holiday hours, and mandates reporting on employee compensation liabilities. It allows for the carry-forward of unexpended funds in the County Jail Reimbursement Fund and emphasizes legislative oversight for financial transactions and appropriations transfers. The effective dates are updated to July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and the bill includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the operational efficiency and oversight of the Department of Corrections while ensuring compliance with state regulations.