HB1617

House Bill 1617 is an appropriation bill that allocates cash funds for capital improvement projects within the Arkansas Department of Corrections, Division of Correction. The bill authorizes up to $3,800,000 for a camera project at the Wrightsville Unit and $300,000 for a flooring project at the McPherson Unit. It establishes strict disbursement controls, requiring compliance with state fiscal and purchasing laws. The act stipulates that these funds cannot be drawn from general maintenance or operational budgets. Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the continuity of agency operations.