BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1024

HB 1024: Incarcerated persons/labor

Concerning labor and income of incarcerated persons.

Summary

Provides that the wage or gratuity paid to an incarcerated person participating in certain Correctional Industries work programs must be no less than $1.50 an hour.
Provides that the limit on amounts paid to an incarcerated person participating in Class III work programs must be no less than $200 a month.
Modifies the maximum deductions that various entities may impose on an incarcerated person's income for specified purposes.
Requires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to submit a report related to debt incurred by incarcerated persons for the cost of items and services while incarcerated.
Repeals provisions authorizing the DOC to operate a Work Ethic Program.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to labor and income of incarcerated persons;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 8, 2024By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1024)
Jan 8, 2024House Rules "X" file. (SHB 1024)
Jan 8, 2024House Rules "X" file.
Jan 8, 2024By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 21, 2023Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1024)
Feb 21, 2023Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1024)
Feb 21, 2023Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 21, 2023Committee relieved of further consideration.
Feb 16, 2023Referred to Transportation. (SHB 1024)
Feb 16, 2023Referred to Transportation.
Feb 13, 2023Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1024)
Feb 13, 2023APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1024)
Feb 13, 2023APP - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 13, 2023APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 13, 2023Minority; do not pass.
Jan 20, 2023Referred to Appropriations.
Jan 19, 2023Minority; do not pass.
Jan 19, 2023CSJR - Majority; do pass.
Jan 19, 2023CSJR - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 9, 2023First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry.
Dec 9, 2022Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1024 (2025–26) St. Edward state park · Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2025
HB 1024 (2021–22) Sunshine committee/juveniles · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1024 (2019–20) Firearm owners database · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1024 (2017–18) Private roadway maintenance · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1024 (2015–16) Controlled substance/penalty · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1024 (2013–14) Service animals · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1024 (2011–12) Scenic & rec. highway system · Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2011
HB 1024 (2009–10) Aplets and Cotlets · Did not pass · died in committee