HI SB2630

Authorizes Hawaii Correctional Industries to sell inmate-made products and services on the open market to the general public, removing the previous prohibition on open market sales.

Repeals section 354D-15 of Hawaii Revised Statutes, which previously made it unlawful to sell articles or products manufactured by inmates on the open market (except for venture agreement goods).

Modifies the correctional industries program to train "appropriately screened" inmates in applicable work and specific skills that increase employment prospects after release.

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a feasibility study on establishing the Reentry Academy for Training and Entrepreneurial Resources (RAFTER) program, in cooperation with visitor/resort industries, labor unions, construction industry, community colleges, and University of Hawaii.

Appropriates $150,000 for fiscal year 2016-2017 to conduct the RAFTER feasibility study, with report due to legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2017 regular session.