Legislature filing mandates $1 billion fund for Arkansas prison construction
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A special language filing for a bill funding the construction of a new prison in Arkansas has a steep price tag.
The filing mandates that the prison construction will have a Restricted Reserve Fund of $1 billion.
Group outlines opposition to Franklin County prison plans for Arkansas
A special language filing is used to add what are usually temporary provisions to a bill, in this case requiring the $1 billion fund for a bill requesting $750 million for a planned 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County. The filing states that construction of the prison can not begin until the legislature has established the fund.
Opponents of the governor-supported prison plan have pointed to its cost—among other factors—at the root of their opposition. The initial estimate for the prison was $1.2 billion, later revised down to $470 million by reducing square footage, ultimately arriving at a $825 million estimate in its current form.
Arkansas Sheriff's Association head explains support for proposed prison
The $750 million funding request adds to the $75 million already allocated to the project.
The special language filing adds that the $1 billion fund should not be drawn from the catastrophic reserve fund or the Arkansas reserve fund set aside in the reserve fund. Language in the filing mandates approval of the prison fund, which requires approval by three-fifths of a quorum or a majority of the membership of the Legislative Council or if the legislature is in session by the Joint Budget Committee.
Arkansas senator introduces legislation to counter governor's prison plans
The special language subcommittee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday.
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