NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee correction officials say a proposal to transfer certain services from the Board of Probation and Parole to the Department of Correction will save thousands of dollars and improve public safety.

The legislation would move certain functions relating to probation and parole services and the community corrections program, which assists victims and offers more options to local courts, to the Correction Department.

The transfer is expected to "result in increased stability, increased efficiency and continuity of supervision delivery and rehabilitative efforts," according to the proposal, which passed the Senate 32-0 earlier this month.

The companion bill is scheduled for the House Finance Committee on Tuesday.

Correction Commissioner Derrick Schofield said the move would save the state about $714,000 in the first year, as well as reduce recidivism.