Louisiana 2010 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SR90

Introduced

5/24/10

Refer

5/24/10

Report Pass

6/3/10

Passed

6/4/10

Caption

Creates a special Senate committee to study and make recommendations with respect to public safety and corrections.

Impact

Should this resolution be enacted, it would create a committee responsible for scrutinizing the efficiency and effectiveness of existing funding allocations for public safety operations. The committee is intended to review the state's approach to incarcerating youth and adults while exploring rehabilitation strategies aimed at reintegrating offenders into society. The hope is to identify areas where funding could be improved to better support public safety initiatives, ultimately aiming for a more effective correctional system.

Summary

Senate Resolution 90, sponsored by Senator Guillory, aims to establish a special Senate committee tasked with studying and providing recommendations regarding the funding adequacy for the state's public safety and corrections systems. The resolution underscores the significance of ensuring safe incarceration for both adult and juvenile offenders, as well as effective supervision for those on probation and parole. By analyzing the current funding frameworks, the committee's objective is to propose methods for enhancing the operations of the Missouri state police and correctional facilities.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SR90 appears to be largely supportive among legislators focused on public safety, as the resolution aligns with ongoing concerns about the state’s ability to adequately fund its law enforcement and correctional programs. However, there may be underlying tensions regarding how funding is prioritized, particularly concerning different areas within the corrections system such as rehabilitation versus enforcement. This highlights a conflict between maintaining public safety and the necessity for comprehensive funding of rehabilitation services.

Contention

Discussion around SR90 may reveal contention regarding the allocation of resources and how they can be optimized for public safety and correctional efficiency. Some legislators may challenge the resolution by arguing that reliance on state funding might not be sufficient for solving systemic issues within the corrections framework. Concerns about the effectiveness of proposed studies and whether they will lead to actionable change could also be points of debate as the committee's findings and recommendations are awaited.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA SCR178

Creates a study committee to study and make recommendations with respect to the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

LA HCR168

Creates a study committee to study and make recommendations with respect to the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act

LA SCSR1

Creates a special study committee to study and make recommendations with respect to the feasibility, desirability, and practicality of the legislature meeting every two years rather than annually and the state having a two year budget.

LA SR141

Urges the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, public safety services, to study and make recommendations relative to fees and payment methods for driver education courses.

LA SR170

Creates a task force to study and make recommendations regarding crime against nature by solicitation.

LA SCR40

Creates the K-12 School Safety Task Force to study and make recommendations relative to school safety and security.

LA SR7

Urges and requests the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to provide the Senate committees on finance and judiciary C with a list of rehabilitative programs that are offered at each correctional facility.

LA SR213

Requests the Senate Select Committee on Women and Children to study and make recommendations to the Senate regarding the establishment of a statewide domestic violence registry.

LA HR236

Creates a special study committee to study school safety issues

LA HR161

Request that the House Committee on Education study and make recommendations with respect to unfunded mandates imposed on school systems

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