SB1836

2026-2027; criminal justice

Introduced·4/27/26

Arizona SB1836 mandates an annual report on bed capacity at state correctional facilities and private prisons.

Arizona SB1836 requires the Department of Corrections to submit an annual report to the joint legislative budget committee by November 1. The report must detail the bed capacity for each facility, categorized by gender, including data from the previous two fiscal years, current projections, and reasons for any changes. It must also specify the number of temporary and special use beds, the rationale for eliminating permanent beds, and plans to vacate beds without permanent removal.

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Roll Call Votes

Passed

History

May 4

Senate

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (5-3-1-0)

May 4

Senate

Senate minority caucus: Do pass

May 4

Senate

Senate majority caucus: Do pass