HB1013 Summary

• Appropriates $151.7 million to Department of Corrections - Shared Services for fiscal year 2024-2025, including $10.9 million in regular salaries, $4.2 million in personal services matching, and $120.3 million in medical contracts.

• Establishes maximum of 215 shared services employees and 4,527 Division of Correction employees across multiple pay grades, with additional contingent positions (514 total) available for medical services if needed.

• Appropriates $352.8 million for Inmate Care and Custody operations, $18.6 million for Farm Operations, $12.1 million for Prison Industry Program, and $26.9 million for County Jail Reimbursement to counties housing state inmates.

• Authorizes Department flexibility for medical contract transitions, capital improvements transfers, utility rate increases, and mental health service contracts, all requiring approval from Chief Fiscal Officer and Arkansas Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee.

• Effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with emergency clause declaring immediate effectiveness essential for proper government operations.