S 1160 Joint Resolution, By Thomas
Similar (H 4710)
Summary: Local Jail Task Force Study Committee created, Prisons and Prisoners, Corrections Department, Political Subdivisions
    A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A LOCAL JAIL TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND STUDY THE MANY PROBLEMS CONFRONTING LOCAL JAILS TO INCLUDE: WAYS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PENDING CASES ON THE CRIMINAL COURT DOCKET AND THE PROSECUTION PROCESS; FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EXPANSION OF JAILS; CONTROL OVER THE GROWING COSTS OF HOUSING INMATES AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR MEDICAL CARE; MORE AND BETTER TRAINING AND HIGHER SALARIES FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS; AND ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION FOR LESSER CRIMES AND OTHER MEANS TO ALLEVIATE OVERCROWDING; TO PROVIDE FOR THE TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP; AND TO REQUIRE THE TASK FORCE REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2001, AT WHICH TIME THE TASK FORCE IS ABOLISHED.
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02/16/00	Senate	Introduced and read first time SJ-6
02/16/00	Senate	Referred to Committee on Corrections and Penology SJ-6
03/07/00	Senate	Committee report: Favorable with amendment Corrections and Penology SJ-19
03/08/00	Senate	Amended SJ-15
03/08/00	Senate	Read second time SJ-15
03/09/00	Senate	Read third time and sent to House
03/09/00	Senate	Reconsidered
03/16/00	Senate	Amended SJ-20
03/16/00	Senate	Read third time and sent to House SJ-20
03/18/00	House	Introduced and read first time HJ-3
03/18/00	House	Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-3