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Committee approves bill to create Prison Industries Enhancement Authority
Summary
House Bill 2154, which would authorize the Department of Corrections to pursue a federal prison industries enhancement certification and permit DOC-private sector partnerships with wage and deduction limits for incarcerated workers, was reported out of committee 14–12.
House Bill 2154, proposing a Prison Industries Enhancement Authority, was reported out of the House Judiciary Committee on a 14–12 vote after counsel outlined the program and members discussed implementation details.
Counsel said the authority would enable the Department of Corrections to apply to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for…
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