HB 211 -- CORRECTIONS OFFICER PAY

SPONSOR:  Deeken

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on
Corrections and Public Institutions by a vote of 9 to 2.

Beginning July 1, 2009, this bill establishes minimum salary
requirements for all corrections officers and supervisors.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Cost on General Revenue Fund of
$49,892,955 in FY 2010, $52,334,688 in FY 2011, and $53,885,436
in FY 2012.  No impact on Other State Funds in FY 2010, FY 2011,
and FY 2012.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that Missouri corrections officers
receive the lowest pay in the country.  The Department of
Corrections experiences a high rate of turnover, especially in
newer employees.  The state spends an exorbitant amount of money
on training, and many officers leave the department after they
receive the 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 Deeken; and Missouri
Corrections Officers Association.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:24 am