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MS HB82

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 47-5-555 of the Mississippi Code to require the Mississippi Prison Industries corporation to pay inmates the federal minimum wage for labor in prison industry programs.
  • Exempts inmates participating in the Prison Industry Enhancement Program from the federal minimum wage requirement.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Prison Industries; require to pay inmates federal minimum wage for inmate labor.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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