CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1670Introduced by Assembly Member BryanJanuary 19, 2022 An act to add Chapter 8.3 (commencing with Section 6150) to Title 7 of Part 3 of the Penal Code, relating to the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1670, as introduced, Bryan. Criminal justice: Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration. Existing law, generally, punishes the violation of serious felonies by incarceration in the state prison.This bill would create the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration within the California Health and Human Services Agency to study alternatives to incarceration, reducing recidivism, and family reunification in the state prison system.The bill would require the commission to annually report and make recommendations to the Legislature, as specified.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 8.3 (commencing with Section 6150) is added to Title 7 of Part 3 of the Penal Code, to read: CHAPTER 8.3. Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration6150. (a) There is hereby created within the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration.(b) The duties of the commission are to research the following subjects and develop policy recommendations based on their findings:(1) Alternatives to incarceration.(2) Ending the cycle of recidivism.(3) Long-term effects of family reunification within the prison system.6151. The commission shall consist of nine members, appointed as follows:(a) Three members appointed by the Governor, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.(b) Three members appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.(c) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.6152. (a) The commission shall convene no less than 10 times per calendar year. These meetings may be conducted virtually.(b) Commissioners shall serve without compensation but, upon request, shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable and necessary travel expenses.(c) The California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Board of State and Community Corrections shall, upon request, provide the commission with reasonable technical and administrative support and assistance.6153. (a) The commission shall, no later than February 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, prepare and submit a report to the Legislature summarizing its work and detailing its findings and recommendations.(b) A report submitted pursuant to paragraph (a) shall be provided in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(c) The commission shall also provide a copy of the report to the Governor.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1670Introduced by Assembly Member BryanJanuary 19, 2022 An act to add Chapter 8.3 (commencing with Section 6150) to Title 7 of Part 3 of the Penal Code, relating to the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1670, as introduced, Bryan. Criminal justice: Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration. Existing law, generally, punishes the violation of serious felonies by incarceration in the state prison.This bill would create the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration within the California Health and Human Services Agency to study alternatives to incarceration, reducing recidivism, and family reunification in the state prison system.The bill would require the commission to annually report and make recommendations to the Legislature, as specified.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1670
Introduced by Assembly Member BryanJanuary 19, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Member Bryan
January 19, 2022
An act to add Chapter 8.3 (commencing with Section 6150) to Title 7 of Part 3 of the Penal Code, relating to the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1670, as introduced, Bryan. Criminal justice: Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration.
Existing law, generally, punishes the violation of serious felonies by incarceration in the state prison.This bill would create the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration within the California Health and Human Services Agency to study alternatives to incarceration, reducing recidivism, and family reunification in the state prison system.The bill would require the commission to annually report and make recommendations to the Legislature, as specified.
Existing law, generally, punishes the violation of serious felonies by incarceration in the state prison.
This bill would create the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration within the California Health and Human Services Agency to study alternatives to incarceration, reducing recidivism, and family reunification in the state prison system.
The bill would require the commission to annually report and make recommendations to the Legislature, as specified.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 8.3 (commencing with Section 6150) is added to Title 7 of Part 3 of the Penal Code, to read: CHAPTER 8.3. Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration6150. (a) There is hereby created within the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration.(b) The duties of the commission are to research the following subjects and develop policy recommendations based on their findings:(1) Alternatives to incarceration.(2) Ending the cycle of recidivism.(3) Long-term effects of family reunification within the prison system.6151. The commission shall consist of nine members, appointed as follows:(a) Three members appointed by the Governor, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.(b) Three members appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.(c) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.6152. (a) The commission shall convene no less than 10 times per calendar year. These meetings may be conducted virtually.(b) Commissioners shall serve without compensation but, upon request, shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable and necessary travel expenses.(c) The California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Board of State and Community Corrections shall, upon request, provide the commission with reasonable technical and administrative support and assistance.6153. (a) The commission shall, no later than February 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, prepare and submit a report to the Legislature summarizing its work and detailing its findings and recommendations.(b) A report submitted pursuant to paragraph (a) shall be provided in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(c) The commission shall also provide a copy of the report to the Governor.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8.3 (commencing with Section 6150) is added to Title 7 of Part 3 of the Penal Code, to read: CHAPTER 8.3. Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration6150. (a) There is hereby created within the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration.(b) The duties of the commission are to research the following subjects and develop policy recommendations based on their findings:(1) Alternatives to incarceration.(2) Ending the cycle of recidivism.(3) Long-term effects of family reunification within the prison system.6151. The commission shall consist of nine members, appointed as follows:(a) Three members appointed by the Governor, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.(b) Three members appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.(c) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.6152. (a) The commission shall convene no less than 10 times per calendar year. These meetings may be conducted virtually.(b) Commissioners shall serve without compensation but, upon request, shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable and necessary travel expenses.(c) The California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Board of State and Community Corrections shall, upon request, provide the commission with reasonable technical and administrative support and assistance.6153. (a) The commission shall, no later than February 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, prepare and submit a report to the Legislature summarizing its work and detailing its findings and recommendations.(b) A report submitted pursuant to paragraph (a) shall be provided in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(c) The commission shall also provide a copy of the report to the Governor.
SECTION 1. Chapter 8.3 (commencing with Section 6150) is added to Title 7 of Part 3 of the Penal Code, to read:
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CHAPTER 8.3. Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration6150. (a) There is hereby created within the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration.(b) The duties of the commission are to research the following subjects and develop policy recommendations based on their findings:(1) Alternatives to incarceration.(2) Ending the cycle of recidivism.(3) Long-term effects of family reunification within the prison system.6151. The commission shall consist of nine members, appointed as follows:(a) Three members appointed by the Governor, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.(b) Three members appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.(c) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.6152. (a) The commission shall convene no less than 10 times per calendar year. These meetings may be conducted virtually.(b) Commissioners shall serve without compensation but, upon request, shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable and necessary travel expenses.(c) The California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Board of State and Community Corrections shall, upon request, provide the commission with reasonable technical and administrative support and assistance.6153. (a) The commission shall, no later than February 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, prepare and submit a report to the Legislature summarizing its work and detailing its findings and recommendations.(b) A report submitted pursuant to paragraph (a) shall be provided in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(c) The commission shall also provide a copy of the report to the Governor.
CHAPTER 8.3. Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration6150. (a) There is hereby created within the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration.(b) The duties of the commission are to research the following subjects and develop policy recommendations based on their findings:(1) Alternatives to incarceration.(2) Ending the cycle of recidivism.(3) Long-term effects of family reunification within the prison system.6151. The commission shall consist of nine members, appointed as follows:(a) Three members appointed by the Governor, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.(b) Three members appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.(c) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.6152. (a) The commission shall convene no less than 10 times per calendar year. These meetings may be conducted virtually.(b) Commissioners shall serve without compensation but, upon request, shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable and necessary travel expenses.(c) The California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Board of State and Community Corrections shall, upon request, provide the commission with reasonable technical and administrative support and assistance.6153. (a) The commission shall, no later than February 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, prepare and submit a report to the Legislature summarizing its work and detailing its findings and recommendations.(b) A report submitted pursuant to paragraph (a) shall be provided in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(c) The commission shall also provide a copy of the report to the Governor.
CHAPTER 8.3. Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration
CHAPTER 8.3. Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration
6150. (a) There is hereby created within the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration.(b) The duties of the commission are to research the following subjects and develop policy recommendations based on their findings:(1) Alternatives to incarceration.(2) Ending the cycle of recidivism.(3) Long-term effects of family reunification within the prison system.
6150. (a) There is hereby created within the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Commission on Alternatives to Incarceration.
(b) The duties of the commission are to research the following subjects and develop policy recommendations based on their findings:
(1) Alternatives to incarceration.
(2) Ending the cycle of recidivism.
(3) Long-term effects of family reunification within the prison system.
6151. The commission shall consist of nine members, appointed as follows:(a) Three members appointed by the Governor, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.(b) Three members appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.(c) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.
6151. The commission shall consist of nine members, appointed as follows:
(a) Three members appointed by the Governor, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.
(b) Three members appointed by the President pro Tempore of the Senate, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.
(c) Three members appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, two of which shall each serve a term of four years and one of which shall serve a term of three years. Subsequent appointments to all three seats shall be for a term of four years.
6152. (a) The commission shall convene no less than 10 times per calendar year. These meetings may be conducted virtually.(b) Commissioners shall serve without compensation but, upon request, shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable and necessary travel expenses.(c) The California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Board of State and Community Corrections shall, upon request, provide the commission with reasonable technical and administrative support and assistance.
6152. (a) The commission shall convene no less than 10 times per calendar year. These meetings may be conducted virtually.
(b) Commissioners shall serve without compensation but, upon request, shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable and necessary travel expenses.
(c) The California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Board of State and Community Corrections shall, upon request, provide the commission with reasonable technical and administrative support and assistance.
6153. (a) The commission shall, no later than February 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, prepare and submit a report to the Legislature summarizing its work and detailing its findings and recommendations.(b) A report submitted pursuant to paragraph (a) shall be provided in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(c) The commission shall also provide a copy of the report to the Governor.
6153. (a) The commission shall, no later than February 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, prepare and submit a report to the Legislature summarizing its work and detailing its findings and recommendations.
(b) A report submitted pursuant to paragraph (a) shall be provided in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
(c) The commission shall also provide a copy of the report to the Governor.