Community Corrections Budget Request & Data Information
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning requiring the department of public safety to submit a community corrections budget in its annual budget request.
Bill Summary:
Joint Budget Committee. The bill requires the department of public safety (department) to submit a budget request for community corrections and to include in its budget request information regarding projected community corrections program needs, including certain data points and analysis related to residential and nonresidential bed capacity, the per diem reimbursement rate for each bed type, and other guideposts related to community corrections appropriations.
The department must include information on the budget request in its yearly 'SMART Act' hearing.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Kyle Brown
Representative
Rick Taggart
Senator
Judy Amabile
Senator
Jeff Bridges
Committees
House
Appropriations
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