Mandatory savings accounts for inmates.
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Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: HB0019 Drafter: JHR LSO No.: 10LSO-0018 Effective Date: 7/1/2010 Enrolled Act No.: HEA0039 Chapter No.: 43 Prime Sponsor: Representative Bagby Catch Title: Mandatory savings accounts for inmates. Subject: Requires savings accounts for inmates in the custody of the Department of Corrections. Summary/Major Elements: This bill: o Requires that 10% of any payment for services performed by an inmate under the custody of the Department of Corrections shall be deposited into a personal savings account for the inmate, until that savings account has a balance of $1,000.00, after which the 10% shall be distributed to the inmate as otherwise provided in W.S. 7-16-205(a); o Provides that the funds in the inmate's savings account shall be paid to the inmate upon parole or final discharge from his sentence; o Exempts from the mandatory savings account provision, those inmates serving a sentence of death or life without the possibility of parole.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes inmates should prioritize paying restitution to victims and supporting their dependents before building a personal savings account.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a step toward reducing recidivism by ensuring inmates have some money to live on while finding employment after release.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because allowing inmates to save a portion of their earnings provides an incentive to work, which is currently lacking due to high deductions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes inmates should be counseled and trained to save voluntarily rather than being forced by law, as they already have the ability to do so.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to ensure inmates save money for their release, preventing them from spending all earnings on canteen items and providing a financial buffer upon exit.
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