SB 6143 - DIGEST

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.

Directs the sentencing guidelines commission to be colocated with the caseload forecast council.

Provides for termination and review, under the sunset act, of the sentencing guidelines commission's authorities as established in this act.

Requires the sentencing guidelines commission to: (1) If requested by a legislator, prepare a racial and ethnic impact analysis that describes the effects of proposed legislation on the racial and ethnic composition of the criminal offender population or recipients of human services; and

(2) In conjunction with the caseload forecast council, monitor and report to the governor and the legislature on the effectiveness of this act in reducing property crimes in the state and prepare racial and ethnic impact analyses.

Authorizes the sentencing guidelines commission to request assistance from other state agencies including the caseload forecast council, the department of corrections, the department of social and health services, and other agencies.

Requires the department of commerce to: (1) Establish a law enforcement grant program and a pretrial 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) Report to the sentencing guidelines commission on the effectiveness of the grant programs.

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