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AR HB1154
Bill
Status
3/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
David Branscum
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $5,100,000 to the Department of Correction for construction, land acquisition, surveys, studies, design fees, and associated costs for a new 1,000 bed prison facility in fiscal year 2013-2014
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Funds are supplemental and in addition to appropriations made by Act 1207 of 2013
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Transfers $5,100,000 from unobligated funds in the General Improvement Fund to the Department of Correction Inmate Care and Custody Fund Account upon the bill's effective date
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Requires compliance with State Procurement Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, and other applicable fiscal control laws in disbursement of funds
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Declares an emergency due to insufficient operational funds for the Department of Correction, making the bill effective immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
An Act For The Department Of Correction - Prison Construction Supplemental Appropriation.
Last Action
Died in Joint Budget Committee on Sine Die Adjournment.
3/19/2014