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This bill, concerning inmate labor wages in Arizona, significantly alters how prisoners are compensated and how their earnings are distributed. It removes previous hourly wage caps, such as the $1.50 per hour limit for most prison work and a $2.00 per hour minimum for contracts with private entities, instead mandating that compensation be at least the state's minimum wage and, for private contracts, commensurate with market rates. The bill also reorganizes the order and percentages of mandatory deductions from prisoner wages, including a new deduction for room and board costs, and clarifies that these changes apply to prisoners receiving compensation. Additionally, it updates a reference within the statute governing the transition program fund to reflect the new deduction structure for funding that program.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85445