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MI SCR0030

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Gregory

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Encourages the Governor to rename the Michigan Department of Corrections to the Michigan Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • States the department provides rehabilitative opportunities and reentry assistance in addition to holding offenders accountable
  • Notes that quality rehabilitation and reentry services improve public safety, enhance offenders' quality of life, and are cost-effective
  • Asserts that department names should reflect their mission and that adding rehabilitation to the name will clarify the department's vision to employees, offenders, and the public
  • Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor and the Director of the Michigan Department of Corrections

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution to encourage the Governor to change the name of the Michigan Department of Corrections to the Michigan Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Department of Corrections

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Criminal Justice

7/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice7/13/2016
Michigan Competitiveness5/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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