HB 1885 - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB) |
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. |
Transfers the duties and functions of the sentencing guidelines commission to the Washington justice commission. |
Provides for termination and review, under the sunset act, of the Washington justice commission. |
Requires the Washington justice commission, if requested by a legislator, to 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. |
Creates the Washington justice commission account. |
Makes appropriations. |
Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. |