Making supplementary appropriation to DHS, Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority
Impact
The passage of SB724 facilitates a significant increase in appropriations for salaries and employee benefits within the correction system. The impact is expected to enhance the capacity of the Division of Corrections to manage employees effectively, thereby potentially improving the conditions within regional jails and correctional facilities. Since the bill supplements rather than creates new appropriations, it does not alter existing regulations but provides the necessary funding to uphold current operations and ensure compliance with state regulations.
Summary
Senate Bill 724 addresses the need for a supplementary appropriation from the State Treasury to the Department of Homeland Security, specifically to the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority. This bill was enacted to provide additional funding necessary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, which stemmed from an unappropriated balance established by the Governor. By reallocating funds, the bill aims to ensure operational continuity and the effective maintenance of state correctional facilities during this period.
Sentiment
The sentiment regarding SB724 appears to be overwhelmingly positive as the bill was passed with a unanimous vote of 99-0 in the Senate. Supporters of the bill would view it as a necessary adjustment to address financial shortfalls and ensure the safety and efficiency of correctional services. This bipartisan support suggests that there is a recognized need for adequate funding in these areas, reflecting a shared concern for the wellbeing of both employees and inmates within the correctional system.
Contention
There are no significant points of contention highlighted in the discussions surrounding SB724, as indicated by its smooth passage and the lack of dissenting votes. The bill's focus on funding—rather than policy changes—may have contributed to this consensus. However, it is always possible that underlying tensions exist regarding budget priorities and how funds are allocated among competing governmental needs, though these were not explicitly documented in the available records.
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To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.