No. SB 1762
Filed under Criminal Justice.
Criminal Justice Commission; Creating the commission within the Department of Corrections; specifying the purpose of the commission; providing for membership of the commission; specifying terms of commission members; requiring the commission to take specified actions; providing reporting requirements; authorizing the commission to take specified actions, etc.
Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATEDThe bill creates a new Criminal Justice Commission within the Department of Corrections. It operates independently of the department for its duties. The commission focuses on long-term strategic improvements in the state's system.
The commission is tasked with evaluating the 2023 KPMG Master Plan Report. It must conduct comprehensive reviews of policing, sentencing, corrections, and community supervision. It must also address racial, economic, and geographic disparities in the system.
The commission must issue an initial report by July 1, 2027. It must then issue annual reports to the Governor and legislative leaders. These reports contain findings, performance metrics, and policy recommendations for the state.
The commission may conduct public hearings and request data from state agencies. It may also develop pilot programs and partner with academic institutions. These actions allow it to test innovative reform strategies and conduct impact studies.
AIEstablishes a new state body with the power to evaluate and advise on criminal justice policy.
AIRequires the commission to analyze the next 20 years of needs and challenges in the state correctional system.
AIObligates the commission to issue an initial report by July 1, 2027, and annually thereafter to the Governor and legislative leaders.
AIPermits the commission to develop pilot programs, request data from state agencies, and conduct public hearings.