HCS HB 2060 -- MINIMUM COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN CORRECTIONS
EMPLOYEES

SPONSOR:  Kelly (Deeken)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on
Corrections and Public Institutions by a vote of 7 to 0.

Subject to appropriations, this substitute authorizes minimum
amounts of compensation for certain corrections employees.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Cost on General Revenue Fund of
$15,704,445 to $18,209,220 in FY 2009, $18,845,333 to $20,954,824
in FY 2010, and $18,845,333 to $23,502,094 in FY 2011.  No impact
on Other State Funds in FY 2009, FY 2010, and FY 2011.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that Missouri corrections officers
are the lowest paid 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 training to seek more gainful employment.  In order to
maintain a qualified staff, the state needs to provide adequate
compensation.  Noncustodial staff should also be included in the
bill.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Deeken; Missouri
Corrections Officers Association; and Missouri Association of
Correctional Employees.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
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