HB 2202 -- CORRECTIONS OFFICER PAY PARAMETERS

SPONSOR:  Kelly

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

This bill authorizes the Personnel Advisory Board within the
Office of Administration to establish specific pay parameters for
certain custody personnel within the Department of Corrections in
order to maintain a stable work force.  These pay parameters are
to be based on work hazards, years of service, and staffing
requirements.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2009, FY 2010, and
FY 2011.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will help curb turnover
by compensating corrections officers who perform hazardous
duties.

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
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:12 pm