This bill authorizes funding for the Arkansas Department of Corrections' Post-Prison Transfer Board for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allocates approximately $2.47 million to cover salaries for 21 staff members, including a board chair, hearing officers, and administrative support, as well as general operating expenses like travel and maintenance. The legislation ensures the board can continue its work in managing post-release transfers and related services without interruption. It also declares an emergency to guarantee the funds are available starting July 1, 2026, to prevent harm to essential government operations.
HB 1010 authorizes funding for the Arkansas Department of Corrections' Division of Community Correction for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes a maximum staff count of 912 employees, including community supervision officers and program specialists, and allocates approximately $78.2 million for salaries and state operations. Additional funds totaling about $14.9 million are provided for special revenue operations, such as asset forfeiture, while the legislation also grants the department director flexibility to transfer money between budget categories.
This bill provides funding for the Department of Corrections for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It amends the budget document to add the phrase "Inmate Care and Custody" to several sections related to correctional services. Additionally, the bill maintains a restriction that prevents money from being transferred to or from the County Jail Reimbursement Fund. Once signed into law, this act will establish the financial framework for the state's correctional operations for the upcoming year.
HB 1079 authorizes $1 million for the Arkansas Department of Corrections to purchase and operate technology designed to detect and stop illegal wireless devices in prisons. The funds will be used to implement systems that monitor and mitigate contraband activity within correctional facilities for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This legislation includes standard requirements to follow state procurement and budget laws when spending the money.
HB 1093 reappropriates specific funds to the Arkansas Department of Corrections for use starting July 1, 2026, covering prison expansion, facility repairs, and various operational projects. The bill allocates money for specific initiatives such as a water treatment plant replacement, security camera installation, and flooring work at designated units. A key provision restricts funds designated for prison expansion from being used to build a facility in Franklin County, while allowing their use for other capacity increases and recidivism programs. The legislation also includes standard financial controls to ensure contracts do not exceed available funds and that these capital funds are not mixed with general operating budgets.
This bill reappropriates approximately $671,398 from the Community Correction Revolving Fund to the Arkansas Department of Corrections for capital projects at its Division of Community Correction facilities. The funds are designated for maintenance, repairs, construction, and upgrades of real property and facilities, with spending limited to the amount of state treasury money actually available. The legislation includes standard financial controls, such as prohibiting the use of these funds for general operations and requiring compliance with state purchasing and budget laws. An emergency clause ensures the funding takes effect on July 1, 2026, to prevent disruption to essential correctional services.
This bill authorizes funding for the Arkansas Sentencing Commission, a unit within the Department of Corrections, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It allocates $475,757 to cover salaries for three specific staff positions and various operating expenses such as travel, conferences, and professional fees. The legislation also sets the maximum number of regular employees allowed for the commission at three and requires all spending to follow state laws regarding procurement and budget procedures. Once signed into law, the funds become available on July 1, 2026, to support the commission's daily operations.
This bill allocates $506,000 in state funding to the Arkansas Department of Corrections for reentry center grants during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The money will support programs that help individuals transitioning from incarceration to community life, with funds drawn from the Division of Community Correction Fund Account. The legislation includes standard state financial compliance requirements and declares an emergency to ensure the funding takes effect on July 1, 2026, regardless of legislative delays.
