HCS HB 356 -- PRODUCT SALES BY YOUTH SERVICES

SPONSOR:  Kelly, 144 (Smith, 118)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Corrections and State Institutions by a vote of 14 to 0.

This substitute allows the Division of Youth Services to sell
products produced by youths in the custody of the division.  The
sale price of these products may exceed the actual cost of
materials used in the production by no more than 10%.  All
proceeds will be placed in the Missouri Youth Services Production
Fund, which is created in the substitute, to purchase additional
materials and tools.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Net Effect on Youth Services Products
Fund of $0 in FY 2004, FY 2005, and FY 2006.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this is a great program for
youth offenders.  It gives them the opportunity to learn a trade
and develop a work ethic.  The main problem is that by selling
their products at cost, they are unable to replenish necessary
materials to continue production.  The bill would allow them to
do so.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Smith (118).

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Bob Dominique, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated July 25, 2003 at 10:11 am