This bill appropriates $750,000,000 to the Department of Corrections - Division of Correction for capital improvement projects related to prison construction, to be funded from the Development and Enhancement Fund. It establishes disbursement controls to ensure that no contracts or obligations exceed the available State Treasury funds, while allowing institutions to accept grants and donations to supplement these funds. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of appropriated funds.
Additionally, 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. It highlights the potential harm that could arise from any delays in the bill's implementation, thereby declaring an emergency to ensure the immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.