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HB 1092

AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - DIVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTION REAPPROPRIATION.

2026 Fiscal Session

Reappropriates up to $671,398 for capital improvement projects for Arkansas Division of Community Correction, funded via the Community Correction Revolving Fund and other sources.

Notification that HB1092 is now Act 113
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Bill Summary · HB 1092

Summary of HB 1092 (2026F) – Arkansas

Purpose

HB 1092 reapproppriates funds for the Department of Corrections, specifically the Division of Community Correction, from the Community Correction Revolving Fund. The bill authorizes reallocation of existing capital improvement funds to support maintenance, acquisition, replacement, repair, construction, upgrading, and related activities for real property and facilities under the Division of Community Correction.

Key Provisions

  • Reappropriation of Capital Improvement Funds

    • Effective July 1, 2026, the bill appropriates up to $671,398 for capital improvement projects related to the Division of Community Correction.
    • Source: Community Correction Revolving Fund.
    • This amount is described as the balance of the appropriation provided in Item (A) of Section 1 of Act 91 of 2025, modified by this reappropriation.

  • Disbursement Controls and Financing Flexibility

    • Funds may be used in combination with grants and donations, including federal funds, and unobligated cash income or funds available to the agency to supplement state funds for financing the total cost of the listed projects.
    • Appropriations for Maintenance and General Operations of the recipient agencies cannot be used for the purposes specified in this act.

  • Compliance with Fiscal Laws

    • The act requires strict adherence to applicable state laws and regulations governing purchasing, accounting, budgeting, and fiscal controls (e.g., State Purchasing Law, General Accounting and Budgetary Procedures Law, Revenue Stabilization Law, etc.).

  • Legislative Intent

    • The General Assembly indicates that funds disbursed under this act must align with the reasons for which the act was adopted, as reflected in budget manuals and related official documents (Agency Requests, Executive Recommendations, Legislative Recommendations).

  • Effective Date and Emergency Declaration

    • The act is intended to take effect on July 1, 2026.
    • An emergency clause asserts necessity for immediate effectiveness to avoid harm to essential governmental operations, allowing the act to be in force upon passage due to constitutional requirements against multi-year appropriations.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiary: Arkansas Department of Corrections – Division of Community Correction (DCC).

    • The division would gain a capital improvement allocation to support facilities and real property-related projects.

  • Funding Mechanics:

    • Uses the Community Correction Revolving Fund, with potential augmentation from grants, donations, and federal funds or unobligated cash income.

Timeline and Procedural Notes

  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026 (subject to emergency clause making it effective immediately upon passage).
  • Policy Process: The bill was filed and referred to the Joint Budget Committee on April 14, 2026.
  • Budgetary Scope: Focused on capital improvements rather than ongoing operating expenses; includes safeguards to ensure compliance with broader fiscal laws.

This bill is a targeted funding reallocation intended to support specific capital projects for the Division of Community Correction, leveraging multiple funding sources while maintaining standard fiscal controls.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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