DD0731F4AD9B9028872584F20069154B Hearing Summary

Representative Esgar, chair of the Joint Budget Committee, called the meeting to order.  The following other Joint Budget Committee members were present:  Senators Moreno, Rankin, and Zenzinger, and Representative Ransom. 

Greg Sobetski, Legislative Counsel Staff, presented a forecast of the state's adult male prison population (Attachment A).  He discussed factors that impact the prison population, such as Parole Board decisions, case filings, directions from the Governor, and new court committments.  He explained reasons for forecast uncertainty.    The committee discussed recent statutory changes that could impact the prison population, including diversion filings.