Sec. 8. Retroactivity. This Act applies retroactively to December 3, 2003.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.

SUMMARY

This bill is the recommendation of the Commission to Improve the Sentencing, Supervision, Management and Incarceration of Prisoners, which was created pursuant to Public Law 2003, chapter 451. The bill adds 2 additional legislators to the membership of the commission and extends the initial reporting date of the commission to February 2, 2004. The bill also extends the life of the commission to January 1, 2005, authorizing additional meetings and a final report, including legislation, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters. The bill also authorizes the commission to carry forward any remaining funds appropriated in fiscal year 2004-05.