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Committee hears concerns that Proposition 36 funding and implementation details remain insufficient; tribal public‑safety pilot also noted
Summary
Committee members and local public‑safety stakeholders said the budget’s $100 million allocation for Proposition 36 implementation leaves key county needs for supervision and in‑custody services unmet; the public‑safety trailer bill also includes a tribal law‑enforcement pilot.
The Department of Finance told the committee the budget includes $100,000,000 one‑time General Fund to support Proposition 36 implementation across multiple departments. Members and stakeholders, however, criticized the package as insufficient to fully implement the voter‑approved measure’s local requirements.
County leaders and law‑enforcement associations urged more resources for probation departments and in‑custody treatment to ensure the accountability and support the measure envisioned. Jennifer Kim of the Assembly…
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