Signed by Governor Tate Reeves

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that establishes a pilot work initiative for prisoners.

Highlights:

• Establishes a Pilot Work Initiative at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility for inmates who (Sec. 2):

• Have 2 years or less remaining on their sentence;

• Have not been convicted within the last 5 years; and

• Have not been convicted of a sex offense.

• Requires that participating inmates are paid the same wages as non-incarcerated employees (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that inmates straying from typical routes, vehicles, and locations will be charged with escape (Sec. 2).

• Requires participating inmates to allocate their wages as follows (Sec. 2):

• 25% for the Corrections Department and any outstanding fees or fines;

• 10% for administrative expenses associated with the work initiative;

• 50% for savings that will be disbursed to the inmate upon release; and

• 15% for incidental expenses.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that establishes a pilot work initiative for prisoners.