Introduced
by
To clarify that a state prohibition on assigning prison labor to a profit-seeking private entity does not apply to work on products that will be used solely within the institution where the particular prisoner is housed, and establish that the inmates are not subject "prevailing wage" or minimum wage mandates.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
by
To prohibit prison labor being assigned to a contractor unless the contractor provides inmates with an apprenticehip program.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 63 to 44 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 20 to 18 (details)
To clarify that a state prohibition on assigning prison labor to a profit-seeking private entity does not apply to work on products that will be used solely within the institution where the particular prisoner is housed, and establish that the inmates are not subject "prevailing wage" or minimum wage mandates.
