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DOC files two prefiled bills: federal receipts fund and alignment of superintendent/district director authorities
Summary
Agency legislative staff told the board the DOC submitted two prefiled bills: one to establish a federal receipts fund to retain federal monies across fiscal years, and another to align property and role authorities between superintendents and district directors and to change some board approval duties to advice and recommendation.
Agency legislative staff reported the DOC submitted two prefiled bills for the upcoming session and described their aims.
The first proposal would create a separate federal receipts fund under the Department of Corrections to manage federal money and allow the agency to retain and use federal funds even when they're received after the close of a fiscal year. The presenter said the intent is to safeguard the department's budget and ensure federal receipts can be used for their intended purposes regardless of timing.
The second bill would align authority between superintendents and district directors, giving district directors control over property within their districts and removing an explicit superintendent hearing opportunity in certain dismissal contexts. It would also change statutory language regarding the board's duties so the board provides advice and recommendations on hires and real estate transactions instead of a formal approval requirement — language the presenter said aligns with Senate File 2385 from the prior legislative session that realigned boards and commissions.
Staff said weekly legislative email updates will be provided to the board during the session and invited board members to raise questions at any time during the session.
