This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Corrections - Division of Community Correction for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees totaling 912, with specific positions and salary grades outlined, including roles such as Corrections Division Director and various community supervision officers. The total amount appropriated for state operations is $78,249,356, which includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the purchase of motor vehicles and allows for the transfer of appropriations between line items with prior approval from the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. It emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and outlines the legislative intent behind the appropriations. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2026, to ensure the timely operation of the agency and prevent disruption of essential governmental programs.