HB172 — An Act relating to correctional facilities; relating to the authority of the commissioner of corrections to designate the placement of prisoners; and requiring the Department of Corrections to estimate and report certain cost savings.

HB172 — An Act relating to correctional facilities; relating to the authority of the commissioner of corrections to designate the placement of prisoners; and requiring the Department of Corrections to estimate and report certain cost savings. · Informed CitizenryThis act amends AS 33.30.061 by granting the commissioner of corrections authority to investigate and take action to reduce the cost of housing prisoners. This authority includes consolidating exis…Open in Informed Citizenry