HI HR92

Urges the Department of Public Safety to work with the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu to restore the inmate workline program that was suspended.

Affirms that inmate worklines provide job training in landscaping, vehicle repair, heavy equipment operation, and construction, helping inmates transition back into society.

Recognizes that workline programs allow inmates to complete community service projects, develop ties to their communities, and reduce recidivism through rehabilitation efforts.

Notes that the state benefits from cost savings through using inmate labor and that worklines represent an important part of corrections beyond punishment alone.

Directs that certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Director of Public Safety and the Director of the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu.