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Amend the resolve by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following:
‘Sec. 2 Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following appropriations and allocations are made.
 
CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF
 
County Jail Operations Fund Z194
 
Initiative: Provides funding in fiscal year 2017-18 to establish a 4-month pilot project to assist in the rehabilitation of individuals incarcerated at county jails who are experiencing substance use issues or addiction, especially issues or addiction related to opioid use.

GENERAL FUND	2017-18	2018-19	
All Other	$300,000	$0	
			
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$300,000	$0	
 
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SUMMARY
This amendment is the majority report of the committee. The amendment provides funding in the amount of $300,000 in fiscal year 2017-18 to the County Jail Operations Fund for a pilot project to assist in the rehabilitation of inmates who are experiencing substance use issues or addiction, especially issues or addiction related to opioid use. The bill proposes to provide funding in the amount of $500,000 for the pilot project.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
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