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OK SB1261

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Holt

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Advisory Task Force on Oklahoma Criminal Justice Reform, set to expire July 1, 2018

  • Task Force will advise the legislature on risk and needs assessments during sentencing, evidence-based supervision and treatment programs, cost savings and reinvestment strategies, and reforms for offenders with mental illness

  • Consists of 11 members: 4 appointed by the House Speaker, 4 by the Senate President Pro Tempore, and 3 by the Governor, including legislators, criminal justice professionals, a County Sheriff, and a District Attorney

  • Appointments must be made by September 1, 2016, with a final report due to legislative leadership by September 1, 2017

  • Members receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for travel expenses; Task Force must comply with Open Meeting Act and Open Records Act

Legislative Description

Criminal justice; creating task force on criminal justice reform. Effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Safety

2/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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