AR HB1156

Appropriates $500,000 to the Department of Community Correction from the County Jail Reimbursement Fund for reimbursement to counties housing state inmates during fiscal year 2013-2014.

Supplements previous appropriations made by Act 1380 of 2013 with additional funding to address unforeseen operational shortfalls.

Transfers $500,000 from unobligated funds in the General Improvement Fund to the County Jail Reimbursement Fund to provide the appropriated amount.

Declares an emergency clause, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval due to insufficient funding affecting the Department of Community Correction's ability to provide essential governmental services.

Requires all fund disbursements to comply with state procurement, accounting, budgetary procedures, and other fiscal control laws under the Department of Finance and Administration.