general appropriations act; 2026-2027.
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Overview
This bill, Senate Bill 1847, is a general appropriations act for the fiscal years 2026-2027. It allocates funds to various state agencies, including the Department of Corrections, the Department of Administration, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, and the Arizona Commission on the Arts. The bill includes provisions for increased staffing, facility improvements, and program expansions within these agencies, with a focus on corrections and healthcare services. It also establishes reporting requirements and oversight mechanisms to ensure responsible spending and program effectiveness.
Key provisions
- Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections for operations, overtime, private prison per diem, inmate health care, and technology upgrades.
- Includes provisions for transferring savings from the Department of Corrections to private prison staff stipends.
- Establishes reporting requirements for the Department of Corrections regarding inmate bed capacity, expenditures, and staffing levels.
- Allocates funds to the Department of Administration for automation projects, school facilities, and other administrative functions.
- Provides funding for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, including Medicaid services and behavioral health programs.
- Authorizes appropriations for the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Board of Athletic Training.
- Includes funding for the Attorney General's office for various legal services and enforcement activities.
- Details specific funding allocations for initiatives like the Prevention of Organized Retail Theft Task Force and the Internet Crimes Against Children Enforcement.
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