HB1093
An Act For The Department Of Corrections - Division Of Correction Reappropriation.
Last Action (April 14, 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 1093 is a legislative act that reappropriates remaining balances from previous capital improvement appropriations for the Arkansas Department of Corrections - Division of Correction. The bill authorizes the carry-forward of funds for various projects, including prison expansion, facility maintenance, infrastructure repairs like the Water Treatment Plant at the Tucker Unit, and the implementation of security and infrastructure projects at the Wrightsville and McPherson units. It also covers appropriations for various prison industry and agricultural projects. The bill includes specific language prohibiting the use of certain reappropriated funds for constructing a prison in Franklin County, Arkansas. It outlines strict fiscal controls, mandates compliance with state purchasing and accounting laws, and includes an emergency clause to ensure the funding takes effect by July 1, 2026. The legislation is intended to ensure the continuation of previously authorized capital and infrastructure projects without interruption.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the Arkansas Department of Corrections and the Division of Correction, which receive the authority to continue and complete necessary infrastructure, security, and facility improvement projects. Additionally, inmates and corrections staff may benefit from the planned upgrades to facilities, security systems, and capacity expansion. The public may also benefit from improved state prison infrastructure and the potential reduction of inmate overcrowding in county jails.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no specific groups or entities directly negatively impacted by this bill, as it serves to reappropriate existing funds rather than imposing new taxes or cutting services. However, taxpayers could be viewed as indirectly impacted if they oppose the allocation of public funds toward prison infrastructure and expansion, or if the projects result in cost overruns or mismanagement of state resources. Additionally, entities or communities that might have hoped for different uses of these specific state funds may be disappointed that the money remains dedicated to corrections projects.
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