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April 9, 2015

BSCC’s Responsibilities under Proposition 47

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PROPOSITION 47 IMPACTS

Reduces specified existing penaltiesProvides for resentencing of previously convicted offendersFunds truancy prevention, treatment and victim services

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE RESPONSIBILITY

The Department of Finance will calculate the state savings annually beginning July 31, 2016.

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BSCC’S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

The BSCC is to administer the 65% of the Prop 47 annual savings that is deposited into the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund

Mental health treatmentSubstance abuse treatmentDiversion programs

For administrative costs, the BSCC may annually spend up to 5% of the 65% allotment

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CURRENT ENVIRONMENT

Significant uncertainty

Potential changes

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SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST

Legislative interestStakeholder interestLocal agency interestMedia interest

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LAO RECOMMENDATIONS

Legislative Analyst’s Office Target underserved populationsTarget programs that lack other funding sourcesCoordinate with existing programs and funding sourcesMinimize administrative burdenPrioritize funds to those that are proven to be cost effective Evaluate outcomes

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PROP 47 INTENT

As stated in the initiative, funds in the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund are for the exclusive purposes of Prop 47.

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LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY

• AB 1056 (Atkins)• AB 1056 would create the Second Chance Fund and direct 33%

of the 65% that the BSCC receives from Prop 47 into this fund for allocation to housing support programs.

• SB 515 (Beall)• SB 515 would require BSCC to award at least 2/3 of Prop 47

grant funding to public behavioral health agencies or similar agencies.

• SB 205 (Beall)• SB 205 would require the Department of Finance to select a

university to conduct a four year study of Prop 47.

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BSCC’S NEXT STEPS

Host statewide regional meetings to:

Discuss potential allocation methodologiesDiscuss legislation potentially impacting fundingListen to comments and suggestionsAccept written commentsAnswer questions to the degree that we can

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TENTATIVE TIMELINE

Regional meetings Fall 2015

Begin formation of Executive Steering Committee (ESC)

November 2015

ESC develops funding allocation approachFall 2015 – Fall 2016

Board votes on the ESC recommendationWinter 2016

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CLOSING

Questions?