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ID S1004

Bill

Status

Passed

3/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Board of correction authorized to institute incentive pay program for inmates performing meritorious work in non-correctional industry jobs
  • Incentive pay funded by state penal betterment fund according to graduated schedule based on quantity, quality, and skill required for work performed
  • Incentive pay prohibited for inmates already receiving pay under section 20-409, and cannot exceed amounts paid under that section
  • Inmates receiving incentive pay are not considered state employees and are ineligible for worker's compensation benefits under Idaho Code title 72
  • Incentive pay does not restore civil rights of inmates in whole or in part

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions relating to inmate incentive pay and to provide limitations on inmate incentive pay.

STATE BOARD OF CORRECTION

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/25/15 Session Law Chapter 111 Effective: 07/01/2015

3/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules1/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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