HB 3269
Establishes a correctional facility staffing committee within each Department of Corrections facility.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a correctional facility staffing committee at each Department of Corrections facility. These committees will be responsible for developing and periodically reviewing a written facility-wide staffing plan, aiming to ensure adequate staffing levels for the health, safety, and security of both adults in custody and department employees. The committee will also have a mediator available to help resolve disagreements on the staffing plan.
Key provisions
- Creates correctional facility staffing committees at each DOC facility.
- Requires committees to develop and implement facility-wide staffing plans.
- Mandates periodic review and modification of staffing plans.
- Establishes a process for committee members to attend meetings and ensures meeting minutes are available.
- Requires the Department of Corrections to provide mediators to resolve disputes regarding staffing plans.
- Specifies that staffing plans must consider staff qualifications and the facility's population.
- Protects unionized staff from wage and hour changes without bargaining.
- Requires committees to consider complaints, overtime hours, and staffing discrepancies when reviewing plans.
Who is affected
- Department of Corrections facilities and staff
- Adults in custody
- Correctional officers
- Medical staff
- Facility management
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