SB66 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clyde ChamblissSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Study Commission on Interagency Cooperation and Collaboration on the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals, to extend dissolution date of the commission and provide for expenses, Act 2021-478, 2021 Reg. Sess. am'd.

Summary

SB66 extends the dissolution date of the Study Commission on Interagency Cooperation and Collaboration on the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals and clarifies its membership, duties, and funding.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 3 of Act 2021-478 to establish the commission with specified members from multiple state agencies and a district attorney, with the Director of Pardons and Paroles as chair. It requires the commission to develop a strategic plan to reduce recidivism, promote evidence-based policies, and foster interagency collaboration to expand education and health services for reentry while removing barriers. It requires monthly meetings and a report to the Legislature by the fifth legislative day of the 2022-2023 Regular Session, after which the commission is dissolved; it also allows limited expenses up to $5,000 and reimbursements; legislative members may receive compensation, per diem, and travel. It is curative and retroactive to the fifth legislative day of the 2022 Regular Session and becomes effective immediately.

Who It Affects

• Commission members and the state agencies involved (listed directors, commissioners, and a district attorney) who participate in the study, receive staff support, and may be reimbursed or compensated for legislative members’ attendance.
• Formerly incarcerated individuals and the general public, who would benefit from improved reentry programs, reduced recidivism, and better coordination of health, education, and social services.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Study Commission on Interagency Cooperation and Collaboration on the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals with specific member appointments from various state agencies and a district attorney.
• The Director of Pardons and Paroles serves as chair; a vice chair is elected; quorum is a majority.
• Commission duties include developing a strategic plan to reduce recidivism, promoting evidence-based policies, fostering interagency collaboration, expanding access to education and support programs, ensuring health care and behavioral health services access, and addressing barriers to reentry.
• Meetings: first meeting by a designated date; monthly meetings; reports to the Legislature by the fifth legislative day of the 2022-2023 Regular Session; dissolution after the report.
• Funding and staff: the Legislature provides necessary staff; expenses capped at $5,000; members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed; legislative members may receive compensation, per diem, and travel under applicable rules.
• Retroactive and effective dates: act is curative and retroactive to the fifth legislative day of the 2022 Regular Session and becomes effective immediately.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Boards and Commissions