Plain English Breakdown
The official text states the bill 'would require' actions, indicating these are proposed provisions that have passed the legislature but may still be subject to executive action before becoming effective law.
AB-2223: Rules for Sharing Prison Contract Details
This law requires the Department of Corrections to share specific details about new or renewed contracts with worker representatives and report this data annually to lawmakers.
What This Bill Does
- Requires CDCR to disclose information for new or renewed contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2027.
- Applies only to services performed by civil service employees or medical and mental health staffing.
- Specifies that shared details must include a description of the services provided by the contracted party, total expected work hours, and the total contract value.
- Requires CDCR to give this information to the exclusive bargaining representative at the time a contract is entered into or renewed.
- Orders CDCR to submit an annual report with these details to the Legislature starting March 1, 2028.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
- Exclusive bargaining representatives for affected worker groups
- Civil service employees performing services under contracts
- Medical or mental health staffing provided by contractors
Terms To Know
- Contract renewal
- The act of extending an existing agreement for a new period.
- Exclusive bargaining representative
- The official group or union that negotiates on behalf of workers in a specific unit.
Limits and Unknowns
- This law applies only to contracts entered into or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.
- It does not cover all prison services, but only those performed by civil service employees or medical and mental health staffing.