Introduced
by
To require the Department of Corrections to create a program to incentivize counties to keep prisoners in county jails rather than state prisons (if the prisoners are eligible for this based on various factors specified in current law). Counties that participate would get $35 per day per prisoner.
Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To allow the legislature to negotiate the minimum rate of reimbursement to county jails, giving them a piece of any savings the state might realize from the proposal.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 29 to 6 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 65 to 42 (details)
To require the Department of Corrections to create a program to incentivize counties to keep prisoners in county jails rather than state prisons (if the prisoners are eligible for this based on various factors specified in current law). Counties that participate would get $35 per day per prisoner, or a different amount as determined by certain conditions and negotiations.
