Louisiana 2016 2016 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HCR69 Comm Sub / Analysis

                    DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent.  [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 69 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session	Leger
Directs the La. Justice Reinvestment Task Force to continue to evaluate, analyze, and undertake a
comprehensive review of the state's adult criminal justice system and, using a data-driven approach,
develop sentencing and corrections policy recommendations for legislative consideration to reduce
the prison population, provide better use of resources, and reduce recidivism.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the original bill:
1. Changes the date on which the report of the task force is due from March 1, 2018, to
March 1, 2017.