STAND. COM. REP. NO. 861-10
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2010
RE: S.B. No. 2533
S.D. 1
Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say
Speaker, House of Representatives
Twenty-Fifth State Legislature
Regular Session of 2010
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Legislative Management, to which was referred S.B. No. 2533, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO AN AUDIT OF CONTRACTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WITH THE CORRECTIONS CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND THE FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this bill is to address concerns regarding the cost-effectiveness of the Department of Public Safety's (PSD) contracts with the Corrections Corporation of America and the federal detention center in Honolulu by directing the Auditor to conduct a financial and management audit of these contracts.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii, Community Alliance on Prisons, The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and many concerned individuals testified in support of this bill. PSD opposed this measure.
Although the current Administration will not benefit from the Auditor's findings, it is important that the State identify ways to maximize the use of its limited funds and facilities. Your Committee also believes that there is a need for a clear vision regarding the long-term incarceration and rehabilitation of Hawaii's inmates, one that decreases reliance on housing them in mainland facilities. For this reason, it is troubling to hear about the recent closure of Kulani Correctional Facility as well as stalled plans for new correctional facilities in the state.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Legislative Management that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2533, S.D. 1, and recommends that it be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Legislative Management,
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____________________________ JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA, Chair |
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