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SB 3031
Summary of SB 3031: Appropriations for the Department of Corrections Bill OverviewSB 3031 is a legislative bill that proposes appropriations and funding for the operations of the D
SB 3031 is a legislative bill that proposes appropriations and funding for the operations of the Department of Corrections in the state. The bill was introduced on March 21, 2025, but ultimately died in conference committee without being enacted into law.
The main components of SB 3031 include:
Operational Funding: The bill would have appropriated $985 million in funding for the general operations and administration of the Department of Corrections for the upcoming fiscal year.
Inmate Healthcare: An additional $135 million would have been allocated to provide medical, dental, and mental healthcare services for individuals incarcerated in state correctional facilities.
Facility Maintenance: The bill included $75 million to address deferred maintenance and infrastructure improvements at existing prison sites across the state.
Staff Salaries: Funding of $45 million was proposed to increase the salaries and compensation for correctional officers and other department personnel.
Recidivism Reduction: SB 3031 would have set aside $25 million for the development and expansion of programs focused on reducing recidivism and supporting the successful re-entry of formerly incarcerated individuals into their communities.
The primary parties that would have been impacted by this legislation include:
SB 3031 was introduced in the state legislature on March 21, 2025 and was referred to the Appropriations Committee for consideration. The bill was passed by the Senate and sent to the House, where it was also approved. However, differences between the Senate and House versions could not be reconciled in a conference committee, and the bill ultimately died without being enacted into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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