Panelists Highlight Funding Shortfalls in California’s Prop. 36 Implementation

During a recent state Senate hearing, experts discussed the financial challenges hindering the effective implementation of Proposition 36, a law reinstating felony sentences for certain repeat theft and drug offenses. The proposition did not allocate specific funds for the anticipated rise in court cases, incarcerations, and mandated treatment programs. Officials from various counties reported insufficient resources to manage the increased demands, emphasizing the need for additional state funding to support prosecution efforts and expand mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities. (KTVU)