HB 2168.E2 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Establishes regulations for siting of essential state community justice facilities.

     Requires the department to prepare a projected list of counties in which community facilities need to be sited over the period of calendar year 2002 through 2008, and every six years thereafter, and transmit that list to the office of financial management.  The list may be updated as needed.  In preparing this list, the department shall make substantial efforts to provide for the equitable distribution of community facilities among counties.

     Establishes public notice and hearing requirements before site selection.