HB1115 Summary

• Reappropriates balances from previous capital improvement appropriations to the Arkansas Department of Correction, effective July 1, 2018, from the General Improvement Fund for facility operations and maintenance at multiple correctional units.

• Authorizes $10.5 million for lease payments on debt service for a 948-bed institution at Malvern, a 400-bed addition at Grimes Unit in Newport, and an 862-bed Special Needs Unit at Ouachita River Unit in Malvern.

• Appropriates over $39.2 million for construction of 576 additional beds at North Central Unit and approximately $1.4 million for construction to expand visitation and administration buildings at McPherson Unit.

• Allocates $108,950 from the Prison Industry Fund and approximately $6.76 million from the Farm Fund for various maintenance, repair, and construction projects including grain storage bins and dairy facility renovation.

• Requires compliance with state purchasing laws, accounting procedures, and revenue stabilization laws; restricts use of maintenance and general operations funds for these capital projects.