SF3196 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Department of Corrections budget deficiencies appropriation

Related bill: HF3006

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to address budget deficiencies within the Minnesota Department of Corrections. It provides additional funding for various programs and operational needs of the department, ensuring compliance with regulations and improving services provided to and by the department.

Main Provisions

  • Incarceration and Prerelease Services: Funding for operating deficiencies, a body-worn camera program for officers, ARMER radio system upgrades, and compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
  • State Corrections Safety and Security: Investments include significant appropriations for enhancing safety and security in correctional facilities.
  • Health Services and Educational Support: Increases for health care services and educational programs to support incarcerated individuals.
  • Family & Reentry Support: Funding for a family support unit, communication services for inmates, virtual court coordination, and reentry programs, including culturally specific initiatives for Native American individuals.
  • Evidence-Based Practices and Task Forces: Establishment and maintenance of a unit for evidence-based correctional practices and revival of a task force on aiding and abetting felony murder.

Community Supervision and Postrelease Services

  • Community and Tribal Supervision: Funding allocated for community supervision, including specific appropriations for Tribal Nations.
  • Postrelease and Housing Support: Funds for sex offender treatment, community advisory committees, jail consolidation studies, work release programs, and housing initiatives for individuals transitioning from incarceration.
  • Naloxone Purchase: Allocation for the purchase of naloxone for overdose response by supervised release agents.

Organizational, Regulatory, and Administrative Services

  • Technology and Data Infrastructure: Funding for modernization efforts and development of a data-sharing infrastructure.
  • Recruitment, Retention, and Accountability: Initiatives for recruiting and retaining staff, as well as promoting accountability and transparency in operations.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill revises previous amendments to laws regarding budget appropriations for the Department of Corrections, with specific increases or designations in funding across a variety of services.

Relevant Terms

  • Budget deficiencies
  • Department of Corrections
  • Body-worn cameras
  • ARMER radio system
  • Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
  • Community supervision
  • Tribal Nations support
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Reentry programs
  • Naloxone for overdose
  • Technology modernization
  • Accountability and transparency

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionReceived from Senate
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionReceived from Senate
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 01, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate file first reading, referred for comparison
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionSenate file first reading, referred for comparison
April 03, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toFinance
April 03, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass and re-referred toFinance
April 25, 2025HouseFloorActionBills not identical, SF substituted on General Register
April 25, 2025HouseFloorActionBills not identical, SF substituted on General Register
April 25, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
April 25, 2025HouseFloorActionSecond reading
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended
April 29, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 29, 2025HouseFloorActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionSecond reading
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
April 24, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionThird reading
April 24, 2025SenateFloorActionSpecial Order
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
April 24, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed
April 24, 2025SenateFloorActionThird reading Passed
April 30, 2025HouseFloorActionBill was passed
May 01, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House
May 01, 2025SenateFloorActionReturned from House
HouseFloorActionPresented to Governor
HouseNoteActionGovernor approval
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SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
HouseFloorActionSecretary of State, Filed
SenateNoteActionGovernor's action Approval
HouseFloorActionSecretary of State, Filed
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Citations

 
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        "Funding allocation for interstate compact transfer expense reimbursement."
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