SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6509

BYSenators Fleming, Rasmussen and Garrett

Providing for sentencing alternatives for nonviolent property offenders.

Senate Committee on Health Care and Corrections

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 1, l988

Senate Staff:Dee Knapp (786-7452)

AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 1988

BACKGROUND:

Concerns have arisen about jail overcrowding and rehabilitation opportunities for nonviolent property offenders.

SUMMARY:

Pilot projects in five counties are to be established by an advisory board appointed by the governor and the Department of Corrections. Sentencing alternative boards are created in each project which shall develop sentencing alternatives for nonviolent property offenders including work training and education.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested January 27, l988

Effective Date:The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.