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ND HCR3015
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Bernie Satrom
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AI Summary
House Concurrent Resolution 3015 Summary
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Directs the Legislative Management to study best practices for reducing offender recidivism, increasing educational opportunities, and preparing incarcerated individuals for community reintegration
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Addresses reentry barriers faced by approximately 1,400 inmates released annually, including lack of housing, transportation, support systems, training, and employment opportunities
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Authorizes study of community transitional housing programs, including independent host homes, and encourages community support for previously incarcerated individuals
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Permits Legislative Management to seek technical assistance from the Council of State Governments' Justice Center during the study
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Requires Legislative Management to report findings, recommendations, and any necessary legislation to the Sixty-seventh Legislative Assembly
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution directing the Legislative Management to consider studying best practices to reduce offender recidivism, increase educational opportunities, prepare incarcerated offenders to rejoin their communities, establish and implement a community transitional housing program, including independent host homes, and encourage communities to reintegrate previously incarcerated individuals into society.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 03/28
3/28/2019