County jails: wages.
- Authorizes county boards of supervisors to set their own wage rates for prisoner work assignments in county jails, removing the current $2 per 8-hour limit.
- Grants counties flexibility to determine fair compensation for incarcerated workers based on local conditions and needs.
- Requires implementation through board approval and oversight of county sheriffs who manage jail operations.
Assembly Member Bryan, with principal coauthorship from Senator Becker, proposes removing the $2 per eight-hour day cap on wages for individuals performing work assignments while confined in county jails. The legislation would authorize county boards of supervisors to determine appropriate wage rates for prisoner labor, replacing the existing fixed-rate system established in the Penal Code.
The measure modifies the compensation structure for work programs in county jail facilities, which operate under sheriff oversight. While maintaining the board of supervisors' discretionary authority to credit wages for work performed, the bill eliminates the current maximum rate limitation. This change would permit each county to establish its own wage scales for prisoner work assignments based on local conditions and priorities.
The proposal requires no new state appropriations or fiscal committee review, leaving implementation and any associated costs to be managed within existing county resources. County boards would need to determine wage rates and funding mechanisms within their established budgetary frameworks should they choose to modify current compensation levels.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 12 | 17 | 80 | PASS |
 Shannon GroveR Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Brian JonesR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Mike McGuireD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Eloise ReyesD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Josh BeckerD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
- Authorizes county boards of supervisors to set their own wage rates for prisoner work assignments in county jails, removing the current $2 per 8-hour limit.
- Grants counties flexibility to determine fair compensation for incarcerated workers based on local conditions and needs.
- Requires implementation through board approval and oversight of county sheriffs who manage jail operations.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Bryan, with principal coauthorship from Senator Becker, proposes removing the $2 per eight-hour day cap on wages for individuals performing work assignments while confined in county jails. The legislation would authorize county boards of supervisors to determine appropriate wage rates for prisoner labor, replacing the existing fixed-rate system established in the Penal Code.
The measure modifies the compensation structure for work programs in county jail facilities, which operate under sheriff oversight. While maintaining the board of supervisors' discretionary authority to credit wages for work performed, the bill eliminates the current maximum rate limitation. This change would permit each county to establish its own wage scales for prisoner work assignments based on local conditions and priorities.
The proposal requires no new state appropriations or fiscal committee review, leaving implementation and any associated costs to be managed within existing county resources. County boards would need to determine wage rates and funding mechanisms within their established budgetary frameworks should they choose to modify current compensation levels.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 12 | 17 | 80 | PASS |
Shannon GroveR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Brian JonesR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Mike McGuireD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Eloise ReyesD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Josh BeckerD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |