If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by appropriating $103.3 million from the state General Fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026 specifically to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR). The funds would be allocated for salary increases, providing a 20 percent raise for correctional officers and a 10 percent raise for all other ADCRR employees. This appropriation is a new insertion into the existing legal framework, aimed at addressing compensation for correctional staff.

The bill would also include specific language detailing the purpose of the appropriation, which is to enhance the salaries of correctional officers and other employees within the department. This represents a significant update to current law, as it introduces targeted financial support for personnel in the corrections system, which is not currently specified in existing statutes. The bill's provisions would become effective on the general effective date, ensuring timely implementation of the salary increases.