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AR SB144
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bryan King
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AI Summary
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Two or more adjoining Arkansas counties may enter into "close-to-home partnership" agreements to jointly construct, expand, or improve shared county jail facilities for housing inmates awaiting transfer to the Division of Correction
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At least one participating county must be among the eight counties that contribute the most inmates to the Division of Correction population as of January 1, 2025
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Partnership agreements require approval by vote of each county's quorum court and by the Board of Corrections
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Construction, expansion, or improvement costs may be funded through sources provided by law or funds authorized by the General Assembly
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All partnership agreements must be approved by the Board of Corrections before June 30, 2027
Legislative Description
Concerning The Backlog Of Inmates Awaiting Transfer To The Division Of Correction; To Provide For A Designated Diagnostic Intake Facility; And To Create County Jail-state Inmate Close-to-home Partnerships.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025