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1 1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
1 2 BY TINSMAN, MILLER, and BRUNKHORST
1 3 A Resolution requesting the establishment of a
1 4 committee to study and make recommendations
1 5 related to the use of inmate labor for repair or
1 6 improvement projects at state institutions.
1 7 WHEREAS, inmate labor is currently used for repair
1 8 or improvement projects at state institutions if the
1 9 estimated cost of the project is less than $25,000;
1 10 and
1 11 WHEREAS, there is potentially a great need for
1 12 repair or improvement projects at state institutions;
1 13 NOW THEREFORE,
1 14 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the legislative
1 15 council is requested to establish an interim study
1 16 committee to study and make recommendations regarding
1 17 the use of inmate labor for repair or improvement
1 18 projects at state institutions. The charge of the
1 19 committee shall include, but is not limited to,
1 20 reviewing the overall need for repair or improvement
1 21 projects at state institutions, the types of labor
1 22 necessary to complete any repair or improvement
1 23 projects, and whether inmate labor is capable of
1 24 performing the necessary repair or improvement. The
1 25 committee shall also review the impact on contractors,
1 26 local businesses, and the overall workforce, if inmate
1 27 labor is used on such repairs or improvements at state
1 28 institutions.
1 29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the members of the
1 30 committee should include a representative of the
2 1 master builders of Iowa, the associated general
2 2 contractors of Iowa, and the department of
2 3 corrections, a representative of a labor organization,
2 4 and members of the general assembly.
2 5 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the interim study
2 6 committee shall report its findings and
2 7 recommendations to the general assembly by December
2 8 15, 2004.
2 9 LSB 7028SS 80
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