AZ HB2299

Establishes a private prison study committee consisting of 21 members including legislators, law enforcement, county attorneys, judges, university faculty, and state corrections directors appointed by the speaker, senate president, and governor.

Committee shall research and report on public safety impacts, prisoner and staff safety, economic efficiency, provision of constitutionally appropriate services including health care, and staff training requirements at private prison facilities.

Committee may request information from state agencies and private prisons, hold hearings, conduct facility tours, and take testimony from criminal justice system participants.

Committee must submit a final report with findings, recommendations, and position on continued use of private prisons in Arizona to the governor, legislative leaders, secretary of state, and state library by December 31, 2012.

Committee authority expires and section is repealed on September 30, 2013; committee members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for expenses.