SB 0471 Summary

• Extends the repeal date of the criminal justice policy commission from September 30, 2019 to September 30, 2023.

• Changes mandatory language from "shall" to "must" throughout section 33a regarding the commission's duties and report requirements.

• Removes section 32a from the joint repeal provision, so only section 33a is repealed on the new date.

• Commission retains authority to collect sentencing data, analyze recidivism, develop sentencing guideline modifications, and submit prison and jail impact reports to the legislature.

• Bill's effectiveness is conditional on Senate Bill No. 470 of the 100th Legislature being enacted into law.