This bill proposes an appropriation of up to $750 million to the Department of Corrections - Division of Correction for capital improvement projects related to prison construction. The funds will be drawn from the Development and Enhancement Fund, and the bill outlines specific disbursement controls to ensure that no contracts or obligations exceed the available State Treasury funds. It also allows the department to accept grants and donations, including federal funds, to supplement the state funds for these projects. Additionally, it emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of these funds.
Furthermore, the bill includes an emergency clause stating that the appropriations are essential for the agency's operations and must be effective by July 1, 2025. This clause highlights the urgency of the funding to prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs, asserting that any delay beyond this date could cause irreparable harm.