HB 3026-S2.E - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/14/04)

Declares an intent to ensure that the correctional industries board of directors, in developing and selecting correctional industries work programs, does not encourage the development of, or provide for selection of or contracting for, the significant expansion of any new or existing class I correctional industries work programs that unfairly compete with Washington businesses. The legislature intends that the requirements relating to fair competition in the correctional industries work programs be liberally construed to protect Washington businesses from unfair competition.

Provides that class III correctional industries shall be reviewed by the correctional industries board of directors to set policy for capital programs or community work crews. The department shall present quarterly detail statements showing where the crews worked, what correctional industry class, and the hours worked, to the correctional industries board of directors.

Provides that class IV correctional industries shall be reviewed by the correctional industries board of directors to set policy for work crews. The department shall present quarterly detail statements showing where the crews worked, what correctional industry class, and the hours worked, to the correctional industries board of directors. Class IV correctional industries operated in work camps established pursuant to RCW 72.64.050 are exempt from the requirements and prohibitions of this provision.