2018 Third Extraordinary Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
BY SENATOR BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To urge and request the Senate Committee on Judiciary C to study and evaluate the
infrastructure, equipment, and services of the state's correctional facilities.
WHEREAS, the state, through the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, is
responsible for the custody of, evaluation of, and the provision of mandated services to
convicted criminal offenders and for the operation and maintenance of all penal and
correctional facilities in the state; and
WHEREAS, in testimony before a legislative committee, representatives of the
Department of Public Safety and Corrections, corrections services, stated that the state's
large correctional facilities, the last of which was constructed in 1987, are in need of major
repair and renovation, the last of which occurred in 2008; and
WHEREAS, it was stated that there are essential infrastructure needs as some razor
ribbon fences at the facilities are oxidizing, sewer oxidation ponds are in need of work, and
kitchen equipment is outdated; and
WHEREAS, it was also stated that some state vehicles maintained at the facilities
have over 200,000 miles of travel on them; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a study, review, and evaluation be conducted of the
state's correctional facilities.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby urge and request the Senate Committee on Judiciary C to study and evaluate the
infrastructure, equipment, and services of the state's correctional facilities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall make a written report of its
findings to the Senate on or before February 1, 2019, together with any specific proposals
for legislation.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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