The bill enacts a new section in the Louisiana Revised Statutes, establishing the Criminal Justice Priority Funding Commission and the Criminal Justice Priority Fund. The commission will consist of twelve members, including legislative leaders and representatives from various state departments, tasked with reviewing applications for funding related to juvenile detention facilities and other criminal justice projects. The program aims to provide grants for the construction, refurbishment, and necessary repairs of juvenile and adult correctional facilities, as well as funding for other criminal justice priorities. The Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget will oversee the approval and allocation of these funds.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for the application process, the establishment of a working panel to evaluate applications, and the requirements for compliance and reporting. It creates a special fund in the state treasury to manage the financial resources allocated for these projects, ensuring that all unspent funds remain available for future use. The division of administration will be responsible for administering the program, with a requirement to begin accepting applications by September 1, 2024. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.