HI HB37

Department of Public Safety shall build and operate a new correctional facility designed to house 2,000 to 3,000 medium-security inmates, with exploration of private-financing partnerships.

Director of Finance authorized to issue general obligation bonds for fiscal year 2015-2016 for construction and operation of the new 2,000-bed medium-security correctional facility.

General revenues appropriated for fiscal year 2015-2016 for building and operation of the new 2,000 to 3,000-bed medium-security correctional facility.

Capital improvement project appropriations do not lapse at fiscal year end, but any unencumbered funds as of June 30, 2017 shall lapse on that date.

Department of Public Safety shall expend appropriated funds for purposes of this Act, effective upon approval.