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2026 Session

Budget Amendments - HB30 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Carr
Salary Increase for Probation and Parole Officers

Item 387 #1h

Item 387 #1h

First Year - FY2027 Second Year - FY2028
Public Safety and Homeland Security
Department of Corrections FY2027 $1,749,783 FY2028 $1,749,783 GF

Language
Page 463, line 43, strike "$17,890,912" and insert "$19,640,695".
Page 463, line 43, strike "$17,890,912" and insert "$19,640,695".

Page 464, after line 14, insert:

"C. Included in the appropriation for this Item is $1,749,783 the first year and $1,749,783 the second year from the general fund to support a career progression ladder for probation and parole officers with the Department of Corrections."        



Explanation

(This amendment provides $1.7 million general fund each year to establish a career progression ladder for probation and parole officers at the Department of Corrections to address the high rate of turnover and vacancies in these positions.)