SB 1223

Abstract

Amends the Correctional Budget and Impact Note Act. Provides that a Correctional Budget and Impact Note must be affixed to a bill that creates a new criminal offense for which a commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice may be imposed. Provides that within 5 days after receiving the statement from the appropriate official who prepared the note and prior to second reading in the house of introduction, the sponsor shall file with the Clerk of the House or the Secretary of the Senate, as appropriate, a written statement identifying the sponsor's preferred means of funding the costs to be incurred as a result of the legislation. Provides that the required identification shall be made either by specifying (i) the additional tax or other revenue source from which an amount equal to the costs identified are to be generated or (ii) the specific line item or items in the budget for the current fiscal year that would be reduced or eliminated to reach an amount equal to the costs identified.