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.