Arkansas SB60 reappropriates funds for the Arkansas Public Defender Commission to cover expenses related to the resentencing of juveniles sentenced.

Arkansas SB60 reappropriates funds for the Arkansas Public Defender Commission to cover expenses related to the resentencing of juveniles sentenced to mandatory life without parole. The bill specifies that the funds must be used strictly in compliance with fiscal control laws and regulations. It emphasizes that no contract may be awarded or obligations incurred beyond the available funds. The reappropriation is effective from July 1, 2026, and is deemed essential for the proper administration of governmental programs.

Arkansas SB60 reappropriates funds for the Arkansas Public Defender Commission to cover expenses related to the resentencing of juveniles sentenced.

Arkansas SB60 reappropriates funds for the Arkansas Public Defender Commission to cover expenses related to the resentencing of juveniles sentenced to mandatory life without parole. The bill specifies that the funds must be used strictly in compliance with fiscal control laws and regulations. It emphasizes that no contract may be awarded or obligations incurred beyond the available funds. The reappropriation is effective from July 1, 2026, and is deemed essential for the proper administration of governmental programs.