BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 2163: Inmate labor

Modifying inmate labor provisions.

Summary

  • Requires the system to provide for inmate work programs. Inmates shall be paid a wage comparable to the wage paid for work of a similar nature in the locality in which the industry is located as determined by the director of correctional industries in consultation with the director of employment security.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 20, 2001
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Al O'Brien (D-1)
Introduced
February 20, 2001 in the House
Last action
January 14, 2002
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to inmate labor;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Al O'Brien (D-1)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 2163 in other sessions

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