HB 2334 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

      Organizes the foundation of a state-wide jail industries program that recognizes four classes of jail inmate work programs designed to promote inmate rehabilitation through meaningful work experience.

      Establishes a state-wide jail industries board of directors to develop standards for the consistent, safe, and efficient operation of jail industries.

      Designates the responsibilities of the cities and counties which implement a jail industry program.

      Establishes parameters for free venture industries (Class I), for tax reduction industries (Class II), for jail support industries (Class III), and for community work industries (Class IV).

      Requires inmates who receive a wage for work in a jail industry program to contribute toward the reduction of costs of corrections.

      Extends industrial insurance coverage to inmates working in Class I or II industries.

      Encourages education and training to improve inmate literacy and employability skills.

      Provides an exemption from leasehold taxes on facilities used to operate jail industries.