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MS HB1018
Bill
Status
1/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Doug McLeod
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections to appear before the Corrections Committees and Appropriations Committees of both the House and Senate before closing any regional correctional facility or community work center
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Commissioner must provide justification for any proposed facility closure during these legislative hearings
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Creates an exception to the commissioner's general authority to abolish programs and facilities, specifically carving out regional correctional facilities and community work centers for additional oversight
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Effective date of July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Commissioner of Dept. of Corrections; require to provide certain justification before closing community work centers and regional facilities.
Last Action
Failed
2/12/2014