HB1010
An Act For The Department Of Corrections - Division Of Community Correction Appropriation For The 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.
Last Action (April 1, 2026): Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1010 of the 95th General Assembly provides the annual appropriations for the Arkansas Department of Corrections - Division of Community Correction for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill authorizes funding for personal services, operating expenses, and specific programs such as reentry services. It establishes a maximum number of 912 regular full-time employees and 10 part-time or temporary employees for the agency. The total appropriation includes funds for salary matching, maintenance and general operations, and capital outlay. The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of funds between line items, subject to legislative oversight, and authorizes the purchase of motor vehicles. Finally, the bill includes an emergency clause to ensure funding is available by the start of the fiscal year on July 1, 2026.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the employees and administrative staff of the Arkansas Department of Corrections - Division of Community Correction, whose salaries and operating budgets are funded by this act. Additionally, individuals involved in community correction and reentry programs benefit from the services and supervision facilitated by these appropriations. The state government and taxpayers also benefit from the legislative oversight and structured fiscal management provided by the bill.
Who Might Suffer?
There is no group directly or significantly negatively impacted by this bill, as it is a routine legislative act providing necessary funding for an existing government agency. However, if the funding levels were viewed as insufficient to meet the department's operational requirements, agency staff could face increased workloads, and individuals requiring community correction services might experience reduced program availability or support.
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