AR HB1156

Appropriates $1,910,478 to the Department of Community Correction for fiscal year 2011-2012, supplementing funds from Act 1105 of 2011, broken down as: operating expenses ($245,000), professional fees ($1,665,478), and zero for conferences/travel, capital outlay, and data processing

Requires transfer of $1,910,478 from unobligated General Improvement Fund to the Department of Community Correction Fund Account to support evidence-based practices, reduction of caseload assignments, and drug court operations

Allows transferred funds to be carried forward and used for the same purposes in fiscal year ending June 30, 2013

Requires compliance with state procurement laws, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization law, and other applicable fiscal control laws in fund disbursement

Declares an emergency due to insufficient existing funds for the Department of Community Correction to provide essential governmental services, making the act effective upon passage and approval