This amendment removes $1.6 million from the general fund the first year to phase in funding for Lawrenceville Correctional Center to transition from private to state management, bringing the total increase to $22.9 million from the general fund the first year and $18.4 million from the general fund the second year. The Department of Corrections plans to increase the staff to inmate ratio as it assumes management of the facility and a phased approach allows additional time for recruitment efforts.