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Subcommittee approves $800 annual training supplement for county correctional officers
Summary
A bill creating an $800-per-year training supplement for county correctional officers passed the subcommittee after sponsor testimony that it mirrors an existing supplement for law enforcement and will help recruitment and retention of jail staff.
The bill sponsor explained that correctional officers are mandated to have annual training and that HB 23‑73 would provide an $800-per-year supplement, similar to what law enforcement officers receive when completing in-service training. The sponsor argued the supplement will aid recruitment and retention of county jail personnel across the state.
Members asked whether the change would apply to private prisons; the sponsor replied the supplement is strictly for county jails. The committee adopted the amendment and advanced the bill (7 ayes, 0 nos).
