Bill
H 2314
Overview: H 2314, "An Act establishing the Dukes County Sheriff's regional lockup fund", Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means,
Overview: H 2314, "An Act establishing the Dukes County Sheriff's regional lockup fund", Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means, Introduced on February 27, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The goal of this bill is to create a dedicated funding source for the Dukes County Sheriff's regional lockup facility. The regional lockup serves multiple municipalities within the county, but its operations have been strained by limited budgets.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes the "Dukes County Sheriff's Regional Lockup Fund" to provide stable funding for the facility
- Authorizes the county to collect a per-inmate fee from cities and towns that utilize the regional lockup
- Requires the county to appropriate a minimum annual contribution to the fund from its general budget
- Allows the fund to receive grants, donations, and other revenue sources to supplement the fee-based income
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary beneficiaries would be the Dukes County Sheriff's Office and the municipalities that rely on the regional lockup. Stabilizing the facility's funding is expected to improve operations and services.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been reported favorably by the initial committee and now moves to the House Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. If approved, it would then proceed to a full House vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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