AR HB1093

Reappropriates balances of capital improvement appropriations for the Department of Corrections - Division of Correction, effective July 1, 2022, from the Development and Enhancement Fund and other sources.

Reappropriates $14,105,000 for lease payments associated with debt service for facilities at Malvern and Newport, including prison beds and a Special Needs Unit.

Reappropriates approximately $15.3 million for capital improvement projects including water treatment plant upgrades, fence replacements, camera security system upgrades, fire alarm upgrades, and facility maintenance and construction across multiple correctional units.

Reappropriates $5 million for contingency payments in case of pandemic, natural or catastrophic disasters, and additional funds for various industry and farm projects totaling approximately $21.6 million from multiple prison industry and farm funds.

Prohibits use of appropriated funds beyond available State Treasury funds, requires compliance with state purchasing and fiscal control laws, and requires fund disbursement to align with stated legislative intent documented in budget manuals and committee minutes.