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ID HR018

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • House of Representatives supports the Idaho Department of Correction's request of $12 million from the Permanent Building Fund for a new reentry center in Pocatello

  • Proposed facility will have a 100-bed capacity for fiscal year 2023

  • Reentry centers enable inmates preparing for release to transition gradually back into society and find success in their communities

  • Reentry centers have proven to reduce recidivism and promote volunteerism and charitable causes within communities

  • Idaho Department of Correction currently operates reentry centers in Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Nampa, Kuna, and Boise

Legislative Description

States findings of the House of Representatives and supports the Department of Correction's request of $12 million from the Permanent Building Fund for construction of a new reentry center in Pocatello.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration

2/11/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/11/2022

Full Bill Text

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