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House committee hears Department of Corrections budget request and closure savings
Summary
Lawmakers reviewed the governor’s proposed $3.38 billion general‑fund package and a $142.5 million increase affecting the Department of Corrections, discussed savings from two facility closures and the timeline to mothball Rockview while staff transfers and inventory moves continue.
The House Appropriations Committee examined the governor’s proposed FY26–27 general fund budget and its impact on the Department of Corrections during an afternoon hearing.
Chairman Struzzi said the governor is proposing $3,380,000,000 in general fund spending for FY26–27 and that the DOC comprises about 6.3% of that total. Department witnesses told committee members the DOC’s request reflects a $142.5 million increase over the current year driven largely by personnel carry‑costs, negotiated salary increases and rising operational costs.
DOC testimony broke down the requested increase: about $85.7 million was described as personnel cost…
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