SB 5755-S2 - DIGEST |
(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/05/15) |
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. |
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, 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. |
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. |