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Home » Public Policy » Legislative Action and Information » 2011 Legislative Session Summary » Employment » Prison Industries

Prison Industries

Bill # HF 659
Bill Name Prison Industries
House Action Passed 57-39
Senate Action No Action
Final Action

None
Details
Will require Iowa Prison Industries to seek legislative approval for capital expenditures of $250,00 or more, providing oversight over the financially independent enterprise which unfairly competes with private industry by using Iowa's prison inmates for labor.

 
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