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SB 2616: Inmate Re-entry to the Workforce [SPSC]

GENERAL BILL by Joyner

Inmate Re-entry to the Workforce [SPSC]; Requires that an offender's postsentence intake include a vocational assessment. Authorizes the DOC to issue photographic identification cards to all inmates immediately prior to release. Requires acceptance of such cards by state agencies. Requires the DOC to develop partnerships with the Florida Community College System to secure vocational training and potential financial aid for releasees, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2009
Last Action: 5/2/2009 Senate - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
3/2/2009 Senate • Filed
3/12/2009 Senate • Referred to Criminal Justice; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations -SJ 00207
3/19/2009 Senate • Introduced -SJ 00207
4/1/2009 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 04/06/09, 4:00 pm, 37-S --Temporarily postponed
5/2/2009 Senate • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Criminal Justice