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Panel finds favorable bill to end DOC supervisory fees, forgive outstanding balances
Summary
The committee found H635 favorable after testimony from Legislative Council, JFO and the Department of Corrections; the bill removes DOC’s authority to impose supervisory fees, requires forgiveness of outstanding balances and directs DOC to cease collection activities, with an amended effective date of July 1, 2027.
The Ways & Means committee voted unanimously to find H635 favorable after receiving testimony that the bill would eliminate the Department of Corrections’ statutory authority to assess supervisory fees and require DOC to forgive and cease collection of outstanding supervisory fee balances.
John Gray of Legislative Council summarized the bill as removing the Commissioner of Corrections’ authority to impose supervisory fees under Title 28, and said it also requires DOC to notify the Secretary of State and…
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