HB 1885-S2 - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE)

Responds to the findings of the state justice reinvestment task force by: (1) Changing sentencing policy to require supervision of certain people convicted of property offenses;

(2) Providing treatment, if needed, and programs to reduce recidivism; and

(3) Providing additional support to local governments and victims of property crime.

Changes the duties and composition of the sentencing guidelines commission.

Requires the department of commerce to: (1) Establish a law enforcement grant program;

(2) Use an advisory committee to evaluate grant applications and monitor the effectiveness of grant projects in terms of property crime reduction;

(3) Consult with counties and local law enforcement agencies when determining grant eligibility requirements and criteria; and

(4) Submit a report to the sentencing guidelines commission that provides an overview of the grants distributed and the effectiveness of the grant projects in terms of property crime reduction.

Requires reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written materials in the possession of the office of financial management specifically for the sentencing guidelines commission to be delivered to the custody of the caseload forecast council.

Requires funds, credits, or other assets held by the office of financial management specifically for the sentencing guidelines commission to be assigned to the caseload forecast council.

Requires the caseload forecast council to provide administrative support to the sentencing guidelines commission.

Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.