HB 1555-FN-LOCAL (2020): establishing a committee to study increasing wages, educational opportunities, and the corresponding impact on recidivism among prisoners incarcerated in a state correctional facility who work at or under the supervision of such facility

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HB 1555-FN-LOCAL (2020)

establishing a committee to study increasing wages, educational opportunities, and the corresponding impact on recidivism among prisoners incarcerated in a state correctional facility who work at or under the supervision of such facility

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2020. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0138h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0138h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 19, 2020 the bill was referred to the Finance committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 46(f). It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2020, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 28, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0138h (NT) — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 15, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/15/2020 11:00 am LOB 204
  • January 28, 2020: Executive Session: 01/28/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0138h (NT) for 02/19/2020 (Vote 16-4; RC)
  • February 19, 2020: Amendment #2020-0138h (NT): AA VV 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0138h (NT): MA VV 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: Referred to Finance 02/19/2020
  • February 19, 2020: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 46(f) 02/19/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Introduced 03/11/2020 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • June 16, 2020: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

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