Requesting That The Provision Of Goods To State Agencies From The Correctional Industries Program Be Limited To Those Goods Produced Or Substantially Altered By The Program.
Note
As the Department of Public Safety transitions into the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the resolution requests that all involved parties honor these procurement limitations to ensure continuity and adherence to the program's goals. Furthermore, it aligns with broader objectives of facilitating inmate rehabilitation through essential training and employment.
Impact
The proposed resolution is expected to enhance the operational framework of the Correctional Industries Program, mandating that goods supplied to state agencies must be either produced or substantially modified within the program. This change aims to optimize the use of resources and further contribute to the objectives of rehabilitation by ensuring that state agencies are supportive of correctional initiatives.
Summary
Senate Resolution 141, presented to the Thirty-second Legislature of Hawaii in 2023, aims to limit the provision of goods to state agencies exclusively to those that are produced or significantly altered by the Correctional Industries Program. This initiative seeks to ensure that goods acquired by state entities originate from the rehabilitation efforts within correctional facilities, thereby fostering a more integrated approach to inmate rehabilitation through marketable skills and production activities.
Contention
While the resolution promotes improvements within the Correctional Industries Program, it may also raise questions about the types of goods available for state procurement. Critics may argue that limiting goods to only those produced or modified by the program could restrict options for state agencies, potentially affecting the prices and availability of necessary supplies. However, proponents emphasize the importance of supporting rehabilitation through active engagement with the correctional industries.
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