An act relating to an examination of State funding that supports public safety and correctional programs

This bill directs the Joint Fiscal Office to study how fees and fines currently fund public safety and correctional programs in Vermont. The examination will work alongside the Coordinated Justice Reform Advisory Council to identify which programs rely on these charges. The goal is to gather information that could help future legislation move some of this funding to the state's general budget. The study will focus on programs aimed at improving public safety, reducing crime and recidivism, and supporting victims. The act takes effect on July 1, 2024.