Introduced Version



HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION No. ________



DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION



    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the establishment of an interim study committee to investigate possible trafficking in tobacco and other contraband within the prison system of the department of correction.


Smith V, Dillon, Bosma, Mahern, Kuzman, Dickinson, Brown C, Crawford, Summers, Harris, Porter


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Introduced

Second Regular Session 112th General Assembly (2002)


HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION


    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the establishment of an interim study committee to investigate possible trafficking in tobacco and other contraband within the prison system of the department of correction.

    Whereas, The mission of the department of correction is to protect the public by incarcerating offenders and complying with established mandates in preparing them for reentry into the community; and

    Whereas, It is vital that the department of correction carry out its mission to the best of its ability and protect the rights of the prisoners: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives

of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana,

the Senate concurring:


    SECTION 1. That the legislative council is urged to establish an interim committee to investigate possible trafficking in tobacco and other contraband within the prison system of the department of correction.
    SECTION 2. That the committee, if established, shall, under IC 2-4-1-1, have the power to subpoena witnesses and send for and compel the production of books, records, papers, and documents.
    SECTION 3. That the committee, if established, shall operate under the direction of the legislative council and that the committee shall issue a final report when directed to do so by the council.