As the title indicates. Provides that the Joint Select Committee on Ex-Offender Reintegration into Society (Committee) is to have 16 members with eight members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives (Speaker) and eight members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate (President Pro Tem). Requires that, of the members appointed by the Speaker and the President Pro Tem, each include one member of the public who is an employee of an organization that provides ex-offender services and one who is a successful ex-offender.
Provides guidelines for the operation of the Committee including convening meetings, appointment of co-chairs, contracting for services and filling of vacancies.
Directs the Committee to study issues related to the reintegration of offenders following incarceration. Specifies that the Committee is to study how North Carolina and other states address barriers facing ex-offenders in accessing jobs, housing, education, training, and services and determine best practices to reduce recidivism. Delineates ten areas and issues the Committee may consider and report on in connection with this study.
Provides that the Committee may submit an interim report of its findings and recommendations to the 2012 Regular Session of the 2011 General Assembly when it convenes. Requires the Committee to submit a final report of its findings and recommendations, including any legislative recommendations, to the 2013 General Assembly when it convenes. Terminates the Committee on the convening of the 2013 General Assembly.
Directs the Legislative Services Commission to allocate funds for the expenses of the Committee from the funds appropriated to the General Assembly for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years.
Effective July 1, 2011.