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(33)(a) $95,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 1 fiscal year 2025 is provided solely for the William D. Ruckelshaus 2 center to conduct a jail modernization task force convening 3 assessment and design a facilitated collaborative process and work 4 plan for the jail modernization task force created in section 915 of 5 this act. The assessment shall include, but not be limited to: 6 (i) Gathering and reviewing additional background information 7 relevant to the project; 8 (ii) Meeting and consulting with the Washington state association 9 of counties to gather background on issues, confirm the list of 10 members to interview, and provide updates throughout the duration of 11 the work; and meeting and consulting with the Washington state 12 institute for public policy to coordinate, inform, and share 13 information and findings gathered; and 14 (iii) Setting up individual conversations with task force 15 members, and others as needed, to assess their goals, expectations, 16 interests, and desired outcomes for the task force. The purpose of 17 these conversations will also be to gather insights and perspectives 18 from members about, but not limited to, the following: 19 (A) What key components and issues should be included in a 20 statewide jail modernization plan, what existing facilities are in 21 need of upgrades or remodel, and any need for building new 22 facilities; 23 (B) Identifying any additional key stakeholders; 24 (C) Employee retention issues and potential solutions; 25 (D) The impact of overtime, jail atmosphere, emergency response 26 time, inexperienced corrections officers, and how to overcome these 27 challenges; 28 (E) The type of and design of facilities needed to house those 29 with behavioral health needs and associated costs of these 30 facilities; 31 (F) Available diversion programs and their costs; 32 (G) Types of existing behavioral health facilities for those 33 involved in the criminal justice system, the costs of building and 34 running these facilities, how these facilities vary by location, the 35 viability of offering facilities in every county, and potential 36 system improvements to the types of services and supports offered and 37 delivered to those with behavioral health needs; 38 (H) The types of services and supports provided to those exiting 39 the jail system; and 40 p. 576 ESSB 5187.SL