A. The appropriation for this project shall be used for the repair, renovation, or improvement of existing correctional facilities including mechanical and security systems. The Department shall submit a report on the use of this funding including: i) the facilities in which the funds were spent; ii) a description of each project; and iii) the total amount spent for each project. The report shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Budget and the Chairs of the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee by July 15 of each year.

B. The Department shall provide a report detailing the intended disposition and/or alternate use of the following facilities slated for closure: Sussex II State Prison, Augusta Correctional Center, Haynesville Field Unit, and Stafford Community Corrections Alternative Program. Any plans to retain facility ownership shall detail costs to maintain the property in habitable condition and, if applicable, costs to renovate or repurpose, and specific repurpose intentions. Alternately, such report shall also provide details on timeline and cost estimates to demolish, sell, or otherwise dispose of any of these facilities. The report shall be submitted to the Chairs of the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee no later than November 1, 2024.

C. Out of this appropriation, $7,669,280 the first year in bond proceeds is for the Department of Corrections to provide air conditioning for the restrictive housing unit at Greensville Correctional Center.