ALLOW DOC TO HIRE EX-FELONS

House Bills 6641

Sponsor:  Rep. Alma Wheeler Smith

Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 12-2-08

A REVISED SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6641 AS INTRODUCED 11-12-08

House Bill 6641 would repeal Section 5a of the Corrections Code (MCL 791.205a).  Added by Public Act 140 of 1996, Section 5a prohibits anyone being hired or appointed to a position in the Department of Corrections after March 25, 1996 if that person has been convicted of a felony or is subject to any pending felony charges.

FISCAL IMPACT:

House Bill 6641 would have no significant fiscal implications for the Department of Corrections

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Marilyn Peterson                  

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.