SB 1371: Incarcerated persons: wages.
- Session Year: 2021-2022
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2022-08-29
Existing law authorizes the employment of incarcerated persons in various capacities and authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Prison Industry Authority to adopt and maintain a compensation schedule for incarcerated persons who are employees, as specified.
This bill would require the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to adopt a 5-year implementation schedule to increase the compensation for incarcerated persons engaged in work programs under the jurisdiction of the department. The bill would specify that the increase in compensation is required to adequately allow an incarcerated person to, among other things, afford quarterly packages, purchase educational materials, and maintain family connections, as specified.
Existing law authorizes the employment of incarcerated persons in various capacities and authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Prison Industry Authority to adopt and maintain a compensation schedule for incarcerated persons who are employees, as specified.
This bill would require the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to adopt a five-year 5-year implementation schedule to increase the compensation for incarcerated persons engaged in work programs under the jurisdiction of the department. The bill would specify that the increase in compensation is required to adequately allow an incarcerated person to, among other things, afford quarterly packages, purchase educational materials, and maintain family connections, as specified.
Existing law authorizes the employment of incarcerated persons in various capacities and authorizes the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Prison Industry Authority to adopt and maintain a compensation schedule for incarcerated persons who are employees, as specified.
This bill would require the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to adopt a five-year implementation schedule to increase the compensation for incarcerated persons engaged in work programs under the jurisdiction of the department. The bill would specify that the increase in compensation is required to adequately allow an incarcerated person to, among other things, afford quarterly packages, purchase educational materials, and maintain family connections, as specified.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation for fair and just wages for incarcerated persons working for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Prison Industry Authority.Existing law authorizes the employment of incarcerated persons in various capacities and authorizes the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Prison Industry Authority to adopt and maintain a compensation schedule for incarcerated persons who are employees, as specified.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation for fair and just wages for incarcerated persons working for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Prison Industry Authority.
(a)The Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall adopt a five-year implementation schedule to increase the compensation for incarcerated persons engaged in work programs under the jurisdiction of the department.
(b)The increase in compensation shall allow an incarcerated individual to do all of the following:
(1)Afford quarterly packages.
(2)Maintain family connections, including, but not limited to, the ability to purchase envelopes, stamps, writing paper and writing instruments, and the ability to afford phone calls.
(3)Purchase educational materials.
(a)The Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall adopt a five-year implementation schedule to increase the compensation for incarcerated persons engaged in work programs under the jurisdiction of the department.
(b)The increase in compensation shall allow an incarcerated individual to do all of the following:
(1)Afford quarterly packages.
(2)To spend the maximum monthly canteen draw. (3)(2)Maintain family connections, including, but not limited to, the ability to purchase envelopes, stamps, writing paper and writing instruments, and the ability to afford phone calls.
(4)(3)Purchase educational materials.
(a)The Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall adopt a five-year implementation schedule to increase the compensation for incarcerated persons engaged in work programs under the jurisdiction of the department.
(b)The increase in compensation shall allow an incarcerated individual to do all of the following:
(1)Afford quarterly packages.
(2)To spend the maximum monthly canteen draw.
(3)Maintain family connections, including, but not limited to, the ability to purchase envelopes, stamps, writing paper and writing instruments, and the ability to afford phone calls.
(4)Purchase educational materials.
SECTION 1.It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation for fair and just wages for incarcerated persons working for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Prison Industry Authority.It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation for fair and just wages for incarcerated persons working for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Prison Industry Authority.
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Status
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| Sep 29, 2022 | In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Vetoed by the Governor. |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m. |
| Aug 25, 2022 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 11, 2022 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 1.) (August 11). |
| Aug 3, 2022 | August 3 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jun 21, 2022 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Referred to Com. on PUB. S. |
| May 27, 2022 | In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. |
| May 26, 2022 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 36. Noes 2. Page 3974.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| May 23, 2022 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| May 19, 2022 | Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| May 13, 2022 | Set for hearing May 19. |
| May 9, 2022 | May 9 hearing: Placed on APPR suspense file. |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Set for hearing May 9. |
| Apr 27, 2022 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 3520.) (April 26). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Set for hearing April 26. |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S. |
| Mar 16, 2022 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Feb 22, 2022 | From printer. |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Article IV Section 8(a) of the Constitution and Joint Rule 55 dispensed with February 7, 2022, suspending the 30 calendar day requirement. |
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Description
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Votes
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| Aug 24, 2022 | SB 1371 Bradford Senate Third Reading By Ting | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| May 26, 2022 | Senate 3rd Reading SB1371 Bradford | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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