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LD 719

An Act To Amend The Share Of State Funding For The County Jail Operations Fund

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jack Ducharme and 5 co-sponsors

LD 719 changes the state's share of funding for the County Jail Operations Fund and requires a review of jail funding and compliance to boost oversight and accountability.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 719

Summary — LD 719: An Act To Amend the Share of State Funding for the County Jail Operations Fund

Status: Signed by Governor (June 12, 2025)
Introduced: February 20, 2025
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Purpose

LD 719 makes statutory changes to the state's share of funding for the County Jail Operations Fund and directs a review of county and regional jail funding and compliance. The bill is intended to adjust how state financial support for county jail operations is allocated and to ensure oversight of county/regional jail compliance with applicable standards.

Key provisions

  • Amends the statutory share of state funding allocated to the County Jail Operations Fund. (The specific percentage or dollar-amount changes are not included in the materials provided.)
  • Directs the County Corrections Professional Standards Council to examine both:
    • Funding of county and regional jails (how funds are sourced and distributed), and
    • Compliance by county and regional jails with applicable standards and requirements.
  • Committee Amendment “A” (H‑494) was adopted during the legislative process; the engrossed version and accompanying fiscal notes reflect that amendment.

Who is affected

  • County and regional jails (operations and budgets) — potential changes to the amount or share of state funding they receive.
  • County governments — may see changes in fiscal responsibilities or grant allocations for jail operations.
  • Department of Corrections and the County Corrections Professional Standards Council — implementation, oversight, and the directed examination.
  • State budget/appropriations — adjustments to the County Jail Operations Fund share.

Fiscal impact

  • Fiscal notes (approved May 27 and June 6, 2025) estimate a minor General Fund cost increase associated with the bill.
  • Any additional costs to the Department of Corrections are expected to be minor and absorbable within existing budgeted resources.

Legislative timeline / procedure

  • Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee (Feb 20, 2025).
  • Work session and committee recommendation (OTP‑AM) in May 2025.
  • Committee Amendment “A” adopted; bill passed both chambers in early June 2025.
  • Sent for concurrence and finally passed (June 5–9, 2025).
  • Signed by the Governor on June 12, 2025.

Notes / next steps

  • The summary above is based on bill metadata and fiscal notes; the enrolled bill text should be consulted for the exact statutory language and precise funding changes contained in the amendment. The County Corrections Professional Standards Council will be responsible for carrying out the directed examination; any recommendations resulting from that review may prompt further legislative or budgetary action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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