AZ HB2131

Establishes a private prison study committee with 21 members including legislators, law enforcement, judges, corrections officials, criminal defense attorneys, and university faculty appointed by legislative leaders and the governor.

Committee shall research and report on public safety impacts, prisoner and staff safety, economic efficiency, constitutional services provision, and staff training requirements at private prison facilities.

Committee may request information and data from state agencies, political subdivisions, and private prison facilities; hold hearings; conduct facility tours; and take testimony from criminal justice system participants.

Committee shall submit findings and recommendations regarding continued use of private prisons in Arizona to the governor, speaker of the house, president of the senate, and secretary of state by December 31, 2013.

Committee is repealed effective September 30, 2014; members receive no compensation but are eligible for expense reimbursement.