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HI HB861

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ernesto Ganaden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to oversee and approve or disapprove the development or expansion of any new or existing correctional facility.

  • Prohibits the Department of Public Safety from requesting or expending moneys for construction costs or other capital expenditures for correctional facilities unless the project has been approved by the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission.

  • Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to hire permanent full-time equivalent (FTE) positions necessary to perform expanded oversight duties related to facility development and expansion.

  • Appropriates funds to the Department of Public Safety to plan new or redeveloped correctional facilities in each county, with the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission providing oversight and consultation during the planning and design process.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Relating To Corrections.

Appropriations ($)

Last Action

The committee(s) on CMV recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/3/2023

Committee Referrals

Corrections, Military, & Veterans1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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