The compact has recently been revised and has substantive differences from the old compact. A task force is created to study the new interstate compact for adult offenders to determine whether it is in the state's interest to adopt the compact. The task force includes legislators, a judge, the Attorney General, the chief of the Washington State Patrol, a prosecutor, a defender, corrections officials, a sheriff or police chief and two victim advocates, and must make recommendations to the Legislature by January 1, 2001. The task force is staffed by Senate Committee Services and Office of Program Research staff. Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Assurance is needed that it meets the state's interest.
Detailed analysis of the impact of the new compact on Washington is needed. Assurance is needed that the new compact will assure better communication. The task force will provide this. There may need to make some amendments to include the Governor's staff and DOC staff in the staffing requirement and to clarify the appointment language. Would like to keep working as the bill goes through the process.