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Committee hears how commissary revenue funds recreation staff and programs
Summary
DOC told the committee a long-term commissary contract (02/01/2025–01/31/2033, as transcribed) provides commissary, banking and deposit services and that roughly one-third of gross commissary sales feed a recreation fund that pays facility recreation coordinators; members asked how people without outside funds access needed items.
The Corrections & Institutions committee reviewed DOC testimony on the state’s commissary contract and how commissary revenue is allocated.
DOC described the commissary agreement (transcribed as with "peak commissary network") covering commissary operations, banking and deposits from Feb. 1, 2025, to Jan. 31, 2033, and said recent changes include vending machines with more nutritious options and partnerships to expand culturally appropriate products.
DOC reported commissary revenue figures and described…
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