HI HB368

Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds for the Department of Public Safety to plan, design, construct, and finance a residential re-entry facility and day reporting program for criminal offenders.

Establishes a 250-bed re-entry facility with three phases: initial 30-day intake evaluation, a second phase with mandatory programs (victim impact, anger management, critical thinking), and a final phase focused on employment and skill-building.

Permits the Department of Public Safety to enter into public-private partnerships for facility development with payment plans up to 30 years and no initial costs to the contractor.

Creates an accompanying day reporting program providing counseling, drug testing, and supervision services to support offender reintegration and reduce recidivism.

Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2015-2016 with authority to retain unencumbered appropriations through June 30, 2018; effective July 1, 2015.