AZ HB2103

Establishes a 24-member private prison study committee with representation from the legislature, law enforcement, judiciary, criminal defense attorneys, universities, and state corrections agencies.

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 has authority to request information and data from state agencies, political subdivisions, and private prison facilities, and may hold hearings and conduct fact-finding tours.

Committee must submit findings and recommendations to the governor, speaker of the house, and president of the senate by December 31, 2017, including recommendations on continued use of private prisons in the state.

The committee is repealed September 30, 2018, and committee members receive no compensation but are eligible for expense reimbursement.