Arizona HB2844 amends adult incarceration contract criteria, requiring cost and service comparisons, and limiting contractor responsibilities.
Arizona HB2844 amends the criteria for awarding adult incarceration contracts, emphasizing cost and service comparisons. The bill mandates that any request for proposals be reviewed by the joint legislative budget committee. To be considered, contractors must demonstrate cost savings and offer services at least functionally equivalent to those provided by the state. The bill also limits the responsibilities of contractors, prohibiting them from developing procedures for calculating inmate release dates or approving inmate work.
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