S.B. No. 860 proposes the abolition of the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee by repealing Chapter 328 of the Government Code. The bill also amends existing sections of the Government Code to reflect this change. Specifically, it modifies Section 493.027(b) to require the director to submit an annual report to each standing committee of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over the department, instead of the now-abolished committee. Additionally, Section 508.1445(a) is amended to remove references to the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee in the context of the board's reporting on parole guidelines.

The bill aims to streamline the reporting process by directing reports to relevant legislative committees, thereby eliminating the oversight committee's role. This legislative change is intended to enhance accountability and ensure that the oversight of criminal justice matters is maintained through existing legislative structures. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 493.027, Government Code 508.1445 (Government Code 508, Government Code 493)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 493.027, Government Code 508.1445 (Government Code 508, Government Code 493)
Engrossed: Government Code 493.027, Government Code 508.1445 (Government Code 508, Government Code 493)
House Committee Report: Government Code 493.027, Government Code 508.1445 (Government Code 508, Government Code 493)
Enrolled: Government Code 493.027, Government Code 508.1445 (Government Code 508, Government Code 493)