SB 5588 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Requires the caseload forecast council to: (1) Before a legislative session, prepare and submit to the legislature a general disproportionality report; and

(2) Establish a procedure for the provision of racial and ethnic impact statements on the effect that legislative bills and resolutions modifying adult felony sentencing will have on racial and ethnic minority groups including the racial and ethnic composition of the criminal justice system.

Requires the office of financial management to coordinate the development of racial impact statements, where applicable.

Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in cooperation with certain entities to establish a procedure for the provision of racial and ethnic impact statements on the effect that legislative bills and resolutions will have on racial and ethnic minority students including the racial and ethnic composition of K-12 students subject to discipline.

Requires the department of social and health services, in cooperation with certain other entities, to establish a procedure for the provision of racial and ethnic impact statements on the effect that legislative bills and resolutions will have on racial and ethnic minority groups including the racial and ethnic composition of populations receiving assistance from the department.

Requires the minority and justice commission, in consultation with the sentencing guidelines commission, to conduct an evaluation of the implementation of this act and submit a report to the appropriate legislative committees.