2008/2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

PRISON REFORM

A.797: Establishes a computers for schools program in the NJ Dept. of Corrections.

A.542: Creates a rehabilitative equine program in D.O.C.

A.496: Appropriates $5 million to D.O.C for addiction treatment services

A.497: Appropriates $5 million to D.O.C for education, vocational and job training.

A.1103: Establishes a pilot program in D.O.C for certain tattoo removal.
01/08/2008 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee

S.1347: Considers the cost of inmates’ telephone surcharges to phone users.

A.1266/S.536: Creates a permanent Commission to Review Criminal Sentencing.

S.122: Establishes an advocacy pilot program for mentally ill offenders.