§353H-21 - Legislative oversight committee; established. - Hawaii Statutes

PART II.  OFFENDER REENTRY LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

 

     §353H-21  Legislative oversight committee; established.  (a)  There is established a legislative oversight committee to ensure transparency in the operations of the department, analyze the effectiveness of the department's governance, operations, and administration of its programs and services, evaluate the department's purchase of community-based programs and services, and review any other issues impacting the department.  The legislative oversight committee shall conduct site visits and have access to all areas in correctional facilities, within the constraints of safety and security.  The legislative oversight committee shall meet publicly for input and recommendations for the department.  The legislative oversight committee shall be composed of members of the standing committees of both houses of the legislature whose purview is to oversee the department.  The legislative oversight committee shall be jointly chaired by the legislative standing committees' respective chairs.

     (b)  The legislative oversight committee shall cease to exist on July 1, 2009. [L Sp 2007, c 8, pt of §2; am L Sp 2009, c 24, §2]