PROPOSED
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B. 2547
(Reference to printed bill)
Page 1, between lines 1 and 2, insert:
"Section 1. Title 41, chapter 11, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 41-1610.02, to read:
41-1610.02. Auditor general review; annual report
A. The auditor general shall annually review the department's compliance with all of the following:
1. The inmate transition program established pursuant to section 31-281.
2. The release and reporting provisions PRESCRIBED in section 31-285.
3. Its purposes prescribed in section 41-1602, including the requirement to provide rehabilitation, and the number of inmates who enroll and participate in the department's rehabilitative self-improvement and treatment programs by institution and program.
4. The earned release credit program pursuant to sections 41-1604.06, 41-1604.07 and 41-1604.10.
5. The reporting requirements pursuant to section 41-1604.14.
6. The department's own policies regarding industry recommended reporting guidelines.
B. on or before september 1, 2023 and each year thereafter, the auditor general shall submit a REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND shall PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS REPORT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE. The report shall contain the AUDITOR GENERAL's findings relating to the review under subsection A of this section."
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"Sec. 4. Legislative assessment; state department of corrections; audit; delayed repeal
A. The legislature may annually assess whether the state department of corrections is meeting the requirements prescribed in sections 31-281, 31-285 and 41-1602, Arizona Revised Statutes. The legislature may request that the auditor general conduct an additional audit of the state department of corrections and may amend the termination date of the department of corrections.
B. This section is repealed from and after June 30, 2030."
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