HB1601 Summary

• Appropriates $10.5 million for lease payments on new and expanded correctional facilities including a 948-bed institution at Malvern, 400-bed addition at Grimes Unit in Newport, and 862-bed Special Needs Unit at Malvern.

• Allocates funds for infrastructure improvements including $2.8 million for roof replacement at Pine Bluff/RLW, $2.4 million for security camera system upgrades at three facilities, $1.15 million for fence replacement, and $39.28 million for a 576-bed addition to North Central Unit.

• Appropriates $2.11 million for water and utility projects including Tucker Water Treatment Plant Phase II, additional wells for Cummins & Varner Units, and East Arkansas Water Waste Project equipment replacement.

• Appropriates $1.11 million from the Department of Correction Farm Fund for irrigation and various farm maintenance projects.

• Appropriates $7.15 million from the Prison Industry Fund plus $5 million in cash funds for construction, renovation and maintenance of industrial facilities and central warehouse.