1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 373

File Code: Public Safety
Sponsored By:
Senators Mitchell, Hughes, and Frosh
Entitled:
State Correctional Facilities - Privatization

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the Division of Correction, with certain exceptions, from contracting with a private contractor or vendor for the provision of services relating to the operation of a State correctional facility or the confinement of inmates in the Division of Correction.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/5
First Reading Budget and Taxation
2/10
Hearing 3/3 at 1:30 p.m.
3/2
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 3/3 at 4:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Clarence M. Mitchell, IV, District 44
Senator Brian E. Frosh, District 16
Senator Ralph M. Hughes, District 40
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONTRACTS -see also- LAND INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS; PROCUREMENT
CORRECTION, DIVISION OF
CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -see also- PATUXENT INSTITUTION
PRISONERS
PRIVATIZATION
Bill affects the following Statute:
Correctional Services
( 3-223 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered