The proposed bill would amend current statutes by allowing courts to mandate community restitution for individuals who are indigent and experiencing homelessness, in lieu of the $20 assessment typically required for certain violations. This change would be inserted into the existing legal framework, specifically allowing the court to order this restitution to support the Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund, which is used for funding probation departments.

Additionally, the bill would clarify that a determination by an agency regarding the administrative completeness of an application is an appealable agency action. The current language that specifies exceptions for applications submitted to the department of water resources would be removed, streamlining the appeal process for all applications. Overall, these updates aim to enhance support for vulnerable populations while refining administrative procedures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1074
House Engrossed Version: 41-1074