The bill proposes an appropriation for the Department of Corrections for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, authorizing a total of 4,509 regular employees and allocating $365,029,592 for various programs, including inmate care and custody. Key financial provisions include $11,662,894 for regular salaries, $4,404,211 for personal services matching, and $15,858,565 for operational expenses. The bill also allows for 170 temporary or part-time employees and introduces new appropriations for specific expenses, such as $650,000 for the Farm Operations Program and $1,870,200 for construction under Non-Tax Revenue Receipts. Additionally, it allocates $150,000 for the "Paws in Prison" program and $5,000,000 for inmate health services.
Moreover, the bill establishes guidelines for the transfer of appropriations between capital improvement projects with prior approval and allows for the carry forward of unexpended funds in the County Jail Reimbursement Fund. It mandates the Department to provide funding for a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and introduces a provision for the carry forward of unexpended General Revenue funds into a sub-fund for County Jail Reimbursement, ensuring compliance with fiscal control laws. The bill includes an emergency clause for it to take effect on July 1, 2025, to maintain essential governmental programs, reflecting a commitment to oversight and fiscal responsibility within the Department of Corrections.