BILL NUMBER: AB 3064	CHAPTERED  09/29/06

	CHAPTER  782
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  SEPTEMBER 29, 2006
	APPROVED BY GOVERNOR  SEPTEMBER 29, 2006
	PASSED THE SENATE  AUGUST 31, 2006
	PASSED THE ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 31, 2006
	AMENDED IN SENATE  AUGUST 22, 2006
	AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY  MAY 26, 2006

INTRODUCED BY   Committee on Public Safety (Leno (Chair), Cohn,
Dymally, and Goldberg)

                        MARCH 9, 2006

   An act to add and repeal Section 5056.5 to the Penal Code,
relating to corrections.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   AB 3064, Committee on Public Safety  Corrections: Reentry Advisory
Committee.
   Existing law authorizes the Secretary of the Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation to contract for the establishment and
operation of community correctional reentry centers and work furlough
programs.
   This bill would require the secretary to establish a Reentry
Advisory Committee, comprised as specified, to advise the secretary
on matters related to the successful planning, implementation, and
outcomes of all reentry programs and services in the department, with
the goal of reducing recidivism. This requirement would be repealed
on January 1, 2011.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:


  SECTION 1.  Section 5056.5 is added to the Penal Code, to read:
   5056.5.  (a) On or before July 1, 2007, the Secretary of the
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall establish a
Reentry Advisory Committee. The committee shall report to the
secretary, who shall serve as chair of the committee. The committee
shall include representation from stakeholders in the successful
administration of reentry programming and shall be comprised of the
following members, appointed by the secretary:
   (1) A representative of the California League of Cities.
   (2) A representative of the California State Association of
Counties.
   (3) A representative of the California State Sheriffs'
Association.
   (4) A representative of the California Police Chiefs' Association.

   (5) A representative of the Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation Adult Parole Operations.
   (6) A representative of the Department of Mental Health.
   (7) A representative of the Department of Social Services.
   (8) A representative of the Department of Health Services.
   (9) A representative of the Labor and Workforce Development
Agency.
   (10) A representative of the County Alcohol and Drug Program
Administrators Association.
   (11) A representative of the California Association of Alcohol and
Drug Program Executives.
   (12) An individual with experience in providing housing for
low-income individuals.
   (13) A recognized expert in restorative justice programs.
   (14) An individual with experience in providing education and
vocational training services.
   (15) An independent consultant with expertise in community
corrections and reentry services.
   (b) The Reentry Advisory Committee shall meet at least quarterly
at a time and place determined by the secretary.  Committee members
shall receive compensation for travel expenses pursuant to existing
regulations, but no other compensation.
   (c) The Reentry Advisory Committee shall advise the secretary on
all matters related to the successful statewide planning,
implementation, and outcomes of all reentry programs and services
provided by the department, with the goal of reducing recidivism of
all persons under the jurisdiction of the department. The committee
shall consider and advise the secretary on the following issues:
   (1) Encouraging collaboration among key stakeholders at the state
and local levels.
   (2) Developing a knowledge base of what people need to
successfully return to their communities from prison and what
resources communities need to successfully provide for these needs.
   (3) Incorporating reentry outcomes into department organizational
missions and work plans as priorities.
   (4) Funding of reentry programs.
   (5) Promoting systems of integration and coordination.
   (6) Measuring outcomes and evaluating the impact of reentry
programs.
   (7) Educating the public about reentry programs and their role in
public safety.
   (d) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1,
2011, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later statute, that
is enacted before January 1, 2011, deletes or extends that date.