Wednesday, July 9, 2008
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since 2007.
SB1080: Prisoner Reentry Fund; created.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Phil Puckett (D-38)
Phil Puckett
(D-38)
Served: 1998–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Telephone systems within state correctional facilities. Creates a nonreverting Prisoner Reentry Fund consisting of payments received as commission payments for telephone systems established within correctional facilities. The fund is to be used for independent pre-release and post-release transition services programs and administered through the Department of Criminal Justice Services. The bill also caps commission payments to the Commonwealth at 10% of the amount paid by the individuals who use the service.
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Poll Results
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