Amendments to House Bill No. 2

Reference Copy


Requested by Senator Ryan Osmundson


For the Senate Free Conference Committee


Prepared by Marci Lewandowski

April 26, 2021 (10:38am)





1. Page D-8, line 2: .

Following: "community."

Strike: "The department may not place offenders based on an ASAM score and shall primarily rely on the risk and needs assessment and the underlying offense when placing offenders."

Insert: "In placing offenders in treatment facilities, the department shall rely on risk and needs assessment tools and the underlying offense. Behavioral health assessment tools will be used to determine an offender’s treatment dosage and needs."



2. Page D-8, line 4: .

Following: "placement."

Insert: "Pre-screening is not required for offenders who have a plea agreement for a suspended or deferred sentence, a prison commitment, or when no PSI is ordered. Contracted treatment and pre-release centers should simultaneously screen an offender’s application."



3. Page D-8, line 6: .

Following: "branch."

Insert: "Pre-screening and providing placement recommendations will begin no later than July 1, 2021."

 



4. Page D-8, line 9: .

Strike: "for the previous 18 months."

Insert: "each month of the biennium beginning on July 1, 2021. Funds will be certified on a monthly basis by the budget director."

 



5. Page D-8, line 20: .

Following: "approved"

Insert: "as introduced"



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Explanation - This amendment makes changes to the language for the Department of Corrections.