A Review of Governor's Reorganization Plan No. 2 of California Highway Patrol/State Police
Full Report
Executive Summary
Press Release
Fact Sheet
Study Description
For this study, the Commission reviewed the Governor's Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1995, a proposal that merges the State Police with the California Highway Patrol.
State law establishes that all Governors' reorganization plans must be submitted to the Commission for review at least 30 days prior to submitting it to the Legislature for its consideration. Following its review and one or more public hearings on the proposal, the Commission offers a recommendation on whether the Legislature should allow the plan to go into effect.
Agenda
Overview
Proposed by: Governor Pete Wilson.
Objective: Merges the State Police with the California Highway Patrol.
Commission recommendation: Allow plan to take effect. The Commission believes the reorganization will result in at least two benefits to the State: enhanced security and budgetary savings.
Legislative action: Plan went into effect.

