AZ HB2173

Establishes a private prison study committee consisting of 21 members including state legislators, law enforcement representatives, county attorneys, judges, criminal defense attorneys, and university faculty appointed by legislative leaders and the governor.

Committee shall research and report on the impact of private prisons on public safety, prisoner and staff safety, economic efficiency, provision of constitutionally appropriate services including health care, and staff training requirements.

Committee may request information and data from state agencies, political subdivisions, and private prison facilities; hold hearings and conduct fact-finding tours; and receive staff support and services from the legislature.

Committee must submit findings and recommendations to the governor, speaker of the house, and president of the senate by December 31, 2016, including recommendations regarding continued use of private prisons in Arizona.

Committee is repealed effective September 30, 2017; members are not compensated but are eligible for expense reimbursement.