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Decision Package
Department of Corrections (799)
Request Title Provide funding for legislation projected to increase need for prison beds
Biennium 2016-2018
Budget Round Initial Bill
Category New general fund spending initiatives
Region None
Description

Provides the "Woodrum" appropriation for legislation proposed by the Governor. State law requires that any legislation that would result in an increase in the prison population over the succeeding six years from its enactment be accompanied by an appropriation that would cover the increased costs in one year resulting from additional inmates. The six proposed bills, and the projected "Woodrum" impact for each, that fall into this category are: create a universal background check at all firearms shows ($50,000); increase penalty for failure to pay wages ($50,000); add computer crimes to RICO statute ($50,000), enhance the penalty for computer trespass ($50,000), requiire that tax returns be signed under penalty of perjury ($50,000), and make operator of a child care home, which is unlicensed, subject to a felony offense in the event a child care is seriously injured or killed ($50,000).

Funding Summary
Object Type FY 2016 FY 2017  
General Fund Dollars $300,000 $0  
Nongeneral Fund Dollars $0 $0  
General Fund Positions 0.00 0.00  
Nongeneral Positions 0.00 0.00  
General Fund Transfers $0 $0  
General Fund Revenue $0 $0  
Layoffs $0 $0  
Additions to Balance $0 $0  
Funding Details
By Program Program Code Program Title FY 2016 FY 2017
  399 Administrative And Support Services $300,000 $0
By Fund Fund Code Fund Title FY 2016 FY 2017
  01000 General Fund $300,000 $0
Authorized Position Details
By Program Program Code Program Title FY 2016 FY 2017


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