HB 5067
Relating to the powers and duties of the director of the Division of Administrative Services
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the powers and duties of the Director of the Division of Administrative Services, particularly regarding grant administration and coordination with law enforcement agencies. It allows the Director to enter into agreements with law enforcement agencies within the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate the application and administration of federal grants specifically for law enforcement. The bill also outlines the Director’s responsibilities in seeking and managing grant funding, collecting and analyzing crime data, and providing staff assistance to the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction.
Key provisions
- Allows the Director to enter into agreements with law enforcement agencies within the Department of Homeland Security to manage federal grant applications and administration.
- Defines the Director’s role as the Executive Director of the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction.
- Outlines responsibilities for seeking and managing federal and state grants from various sources.
- Requires the Director to maintain a web-based database for community corrections programs.
- Establishes the Director’s role in collecting and analyzing crime data for policy recommendations.
- Clarifies that the Division of Administrative Services cannot undertake direct operational responsibilities in law enforcement.
- Transfers existing legislative rules from the former Division of Justice and Community Services to the Division of Administrative Services.
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