HB 24-1386

House Bill 24-1386 creates a special fund in the state treasury to provide $4.57 million for the Department of Corrections to install broadband internet in correctional facilities. This money will help improve communication and access to online resources within prisons over the next three years, starting from July 1, 2024. The bill has been signed into law by the governor and is now effective, meaning the Department of Corrections can start using these funds as soon as possible to upgrade their internet infrastructure.

Official Summary

The broadband infrastructure cash fund (fund) is created in the state treasury, and the state treasurer is required to transfer $4,570,741 from the general fund to the fund on July 1, 2024. For the 2024-25 through 2026-27 state fiscal years, the money in the fund is subject to annual appropriation to the department of corrections (department) for the installation of broadband infrastructure to allow broadband access within specified correctional facilities. For the 2024-25 state fiscal year, the act appropriates $4,570,741 from the fund to the department to be used for the implementation of the act. APPROVED by Governor April 18, 2024 EFFECTIVE April 18, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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