995191 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL Committee Amendment SB2500 AP 75 Senator(s)Brandes moved the following amendment:Section: 06 EXPLANATION: On Page: 341 Adds proviso that directs the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability Spec App: 2672 (OPPAGA) to conduct a review of Florida's sentencing laws and identify policy options to reduce or divert low-risk offenders from entering Florida's prisons. NET IMPACT ON: Total Funds General Revenue Trust Funds Recurring - 0 0 0 Non-Recurring - 0 0 0 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Positions & Amount Positions & Amount DELETE INSERT LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Legislative Support Services 11310000 In Section 06 On Page 341 2672 Lump Sum 093212 Legislative Support Services - Senate IOEA INSERT: From the funds in Specific Appropriation 2672, the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) shall conduct a review of Florida's sentencing laws and identify policy options to reduce or divert low-risk offenders from entering Florida's prisons. As part of its review, OPPAGA shall consult with the Crime and Justice Institute and other criminal justice policy experts who have conducted sentencing policy research in Florida. The review shall include recommended sentencing policies, statutory changes necessary to implement recommended policies, and cost savings estimates. The review shall also assess the potential impact of each proposed option on public safety. OPPAGA shall issue a report of its recommendations to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by January 7, 2019.995191 Log:0022 JS1/JS1 02/05/18 06:34:57 PM Senate Page: 1