LB 52 heard on General File

Monday, February 18, 2013

Last week ended on the 26th day of the Legislature and my bill, LB 52, was heard on General File. Legislative Bill 52 would allow the director of the Department of Correctional Services to enter into arrangements with any charitable, fraternal, or nonprofit corporation for labor services that have a public benefit by persons committed to the incarceration work camp. This was previously done and was requested by some McCook community members to allow for this to happen again. The bill was not advanced due to some concerns raised by other Senators based on several sections of the bill and a lack of time. Currently, LB 52 will be waiting to be heard on Select Fill, with two pending amendments.

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