SENATE BILL 655

Sponsored By:

Senator Stone

Entitled:

Correctional Services - Inmate Earnings - Compensation for Victims of Crime

Synopsis:

Requiring the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to withhold 20% of the earnings of an inmate in the Private Sector/Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program of the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for compensation for victims of crime; requiring the Department to allocate earnings that are withheld in a specified manner; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

2/6

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/11

Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Attachments and Garnishments

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.

Criminal Injuries Compensation

Parole and Probation

Prisoners -see also- Ex-Offenders

Public Safety and Correctional Services, Department of

Reports

Restitution

Revenue and Taxes -see also- Dev Fees & Taxes; specific tax.

Salaries -see also- Overtime; Reimbursement Rates

Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Work, Labor and Employment -see also- Col Barg; Holiday; etc

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Correctional Services

( 11-604 )

Criminal Procedure

( 11-607 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered