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Committee hears bill to raise daily wages for incarcerated workers from $3 to $5; motion to hold

2888861 · April 2, 2025
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Summary

Senate Bill 750 would increase daily wages for individuals committed to the Adult Correctional Institution from $3 to $5; supporters framed the change as rehabilitation and dignity, and the committee voted to hold the bill.

Senate Bill 750, sponsored by Senator Mack, would raise the minimum daily wage for individuals committed to the Adult Correctional Institution from $3 to $5 per day for each day the person labors. The Senate Committee on Labor and Gaming heard testimony in favor of the measure and ordered it held.

Senator Mack said incarcerated individuals have been…

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