ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

House: APPROP DPA/SE 15-1-0-1

HB 2273: luxury tax; exemption; technical correction

S/E: corrections; Marana; transitional facility; study

Sponsor: Representative Livingston, LD 28

Caucus & COW

Summary of the Strike-Everything Amendment to HB 2273

Overview

Instructs the Department of Corrections (DOC) to complete a study into the possible use of the Marana prison site as a transitional facility by June 1, 2025.

History

DOC encompasses the institutions, facilities and programs that are part of the statewide adult correctional system. DOC also provides supervisory staff for all matters relating to institutionalization rehabilitation and community supervision of all adult offenders (A.R.S. § 41-1602).

In November 2023, it was announced that the private prison contract for the management of the Arizona State Prison–Marana, a minimum security state facility, would not be renewed going into 2024 (Governor's Office).

Provisions

1. Directs DOC to conduct a comprehensive study that:

a) determines whether the Marana prison site could be converted into a transitional facility for inmates within 60 days of release;

b) evaluates the feasibility of using the Marana prison site to provide inmates with transitional skills; and

c) analyzes current resources that may be used to establish the transitional facility and determine what additional state resources are necessary for the facility. (Sec. 1)

2. Requires DOC to submit a report on the study's findings to the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives by June 1, 2025. (Sec. 1)

3. Contains a delayed repeal date of July 1, 2025. (Sec. 1)

Amendments

Committee on Appropriations

1. Adopted the strike-everything amendment.

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5. HB 2273

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