If this bill were to become law, it would update current statutes by appropriating $34,000,000 from the state General Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 specifically for a five percent salary increase. This increase would apply to sworn correctional officers, civilians employed by the Arizona Department of Corrections, and employees of private prison contractors that house inmates under contract with the department.

The bill would insert new language into the current statutes to reflect this appropriation and the specified salary increase, thereby expanding the scope of the salary increase to include not only state employees but also those working for private prison contractors. The current law does not specify this inclusion, making this a significant update to the existing statutes regarding compensation for correctional staff.