Whereas, the Corrections Alternatives Advisory Committee was established to work to effectively identify the costs, benefits and cost savings associated with alternative corrections service delivery options, including improved collaboration between State Government and county government and regionalization opportunities and cost reductions; and

Whereas, the Corrections Alternatives Advisory Committee needs to continue its work to further identify options to be evaluated with the goal of achieving efficiencies and managing the cost of correctional services at both the state and county levels; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. PL 2005, c. 386, Pt. J, §1, sub-§1 is amended to read:

1. Advisory committee established. The Corrections Alternatives Advisory Committee, referred to in this Part as "the advisory committee," is established to guide the development of the study of corrections service delivery options. The advisory committee is not a decision-making body, but serves to provide advice and information to the Department of Corrections. The advisory committee consists of the following members:

A. The Commissioner of Corrections and 2 state corrections officials designated by the commissioner;

B. A representative of a statewide association of county commissioners nominated by the association and appointed by the Governor;

C. A representative of a statewide association of county sheriffs nominated by the association and appointed by the Governor;

D. A representative of a statewide association of county jails nominated by the association and appointed by the Governor; and