The chair asked if members hve questions before they work on the bill.  

Representative Smith asked if inmates are paid on work release and if so, how much? The Chair stated we have Jennifer king, from the Kansas Department of Corrections in audience. Ms. King stated inmates on work release do have to be paid a prevailing wage of the private industry in which they work. 

Hearing open on HB 2552

Jason Thompson, Revisor of Statutes, explained the bill. (Attachment 1)

Scott M. Schultz, Executive Director, Kansas Sentencing Commission  testified as proponent of the bill. (Attachment 2) 

Mr. Schultz, Executive Director, Kansas Sentencing Commission stood for questions and discussion followed. 

Honorable Benjamin J. Sexton, testified as proponent of the bill. 

Hon. Sexton stood for questions and discussion followed. 

Hearing closed on the bill.