HB1391

House Bill 1391 provides a capital improvement appropriation for the Arkansas Department of Corrections, specifically the Division of Community Correction. The bill authorizes funding for various infrastructure and maintenance projects at several facilities, including the Southwestern Arkansas Community Correction Center (SWACCC), Northwestern Arkansas Community Correction Center (NWACCC), Northeastern Arkansas Community Correction Center (NECCC), the East Central Arkansas Community Correction Center (ECACCC), and the Omega Facility. Authorized projects include elevator installations, security camera upgrades, roof repairs, parking lot maintenance, and HVAC/water system improvements. The total funding is derived from cash funds deposited in the State Treasury. The bill includes standard disbursement controls, ensuring compliance with state purchasing and fiscal laws, and specifies that general maintenance funds cannot be diverted for these specific projects. An emergency clause is included to make the act effective July 1, 2023, to ensure the continuity of government operations.