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HI SCR90
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
William Espero
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AI Summary
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Encourages the Department of Public Safety to continue and expand structured community placement programs for transitioning formerly incarcerated female inmates back into society.
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Notes that as of November 3, 2014, there were 665 women under the care and custody of the Department of Public Safety.
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Cites cost savings of structured community placement programs at $50 per day compared to $134 per day for incarceration per inmate.
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Identifies that a majority of female offenders commit non-violent crimes and that many are mothers of minor children whose incarceration creates intergenerational problems.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Director of Public Safety and the Auditor.
Legislative Description
Department of Public Safety; Structured Community Placement Programs
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Har, Ito, Rhoads excused (3).
4/20/2015