general appropriations act; 2026-2027
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Overview
This bill, House Bill 4154, is the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act for the state of Arizona. It allocates funds across various state agencies, including the Department of Corrections, the Department of Administration, and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. Key provisions include increased funding for corrections operations, adjustments to private prison contracts, and reporting requirements for the Department of Corrections regarding bed capacity and inmate populations. The bill also includes appropriations for the Arizona Commission on the Arts, the Board of Athletic Training, and the Department of Law, with specific allocations for various programs and initiatives.
Key provisions
- Increased funding for the Department of Corrections, including operating lump sum, overtime, and private prison per diem.
- Modifications to private prison contracts, allowing for staff stipend savings and restrictions on their use.
- Reporting requirements for the Department of Corrections regarding inmate bed capacity, expenditures, and staff levels.
- Allocations for the Arizona Department of Administration, including funding for automation projects and the Department of Revenue.
- Appropriations for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, supporting Medicaid programs and related initiatives.
- Funding for the Arizona Attorney General's office, covering various legal services and enforcement activities.
- Designated funding for the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Board of Athletic Training.
- Specific allocations for specialized programs such as the Victim's Rights Fund and the Child and Family Advocacy Centers.
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