Committee approves DOC personnel transfer to stand up recidivism program; Act 7 23 reallocates residential programs
The committee adopted the G1 personnel letter to transfer 51 positions to the Department of Corrections secretary's office to support a recidivism reduction program (estimated cost ~$4M). Act 7 23 reallocations move residential services into ADC, increasing inmate care and custody appropriations by about $43M; the committee also adopted executive recommendations for DOC sections and asked for follow‑up on medical contract performance and inmate complaints.
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The Joint Budget Committee approved personnel and appropriation items to implement provisions of Act 7 23 and to begin the state's recidivism reduction efforts.
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