HB 1065 -- MINIMUM COMPENSATION FOR CORRECTIONS EMPLOYEES

SPONSOR:  Tilley

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on
Corrections and Public Institutions by a vote of 8 to 0.

This bill authorizes minimum amounts of compensation for certain
corrections employees.

The bill becomes effective July 1, 2007.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Cost to General Revenue Fund of $0 in
FY 2007, $23,141,574 in FY 2008, and $3,291,539 in FY 2009.
Subject to appropriation.  No impact on Other State Funds in
FY 2007, FY 2008, and FY 2009.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that Missouri corrections officers
are the lowest paid in the country.  The department experiences a
high rate of turnover, especially in newer employees.  The state
spends an exorbitant amount of money on training, and many newer
corrections officers leave the department after they receive
their training to seek more gainful employment.  In order to
maintain a qualified staff, the state needs to provide adequate
compensation.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Tilley; and Missouri
Corrections Officers Association.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Bob Dominique, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:41 am