HB 2791-S2 - DIGEST |
(DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Creates the Washington statewide reentry council within the department of commerce for the purpose of promoting successful reentry of offenders after incarceration. |
Requires the department of commerce, through the executive director that may be appointed by the council, to administer the council. |
Prohibits the department from designating additional full-time staff to the administration of the council beyond the executive director. |
Exempts the executive director of the council from the state civil service law. |
Requires the governor to make initial appointments to the council. |
Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a performance audit of the council every six years. |
Requires the state institute for public policy to conduct a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of programs aimed at assisting offenders with reentering the community after incarceration. |