The bill proposes a supplemental appropriation for the Department of Corrections, specifically for the fiscal year 2024-2025. It allocates $19,500,000 for medical contracts and $6,500,000 for reimbursements to counties housing state inmates. These funds are intended to supplement existing appropriations made in Act 49 of 2024, ensuring that the Department of Corrections can continue to provide essential services without interruption.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the immediate transfer of funds from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to support these appropriations. An emergency clause is also included, stating that the funds are necessary due to unforeseen circumstances that could hinder the Department's ability to deliver essential governmental services. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, or if not vetoed by the Governor, after the standard veto period.