2010 Senate Bill 1485 / Public Act 308

Authorize prisoner textile work and sales

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 8, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To allow Michigan prisoners to engage in textile manufacturing under contracts between the Department of Corrections and private manufacturers, subject to restrictions and requirements specified in Senate Bill 1484.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 22, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 29, 2010

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 29, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 2, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered by Rep. Alma Smith (D-54)

To ban former legislators for two years after leaving office from becoming lobbyists for a firm wanting to use prison labor, or otherwise involved in this program.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Alma Smith (D-54)

To place a sunset date on the proposal.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To allow Michigan prisoners to engage in textile manufacturing under contracts between the Department of Corrections and private manufacturers, subject to restrictions and requirements specified in Senate Bill 1484.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 3, 2010

Passed in the Senate 31 to 1 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 17, 2010