2018-03-05                     Senate Journal                      Page 2184
This bill will create a four-person board comprised of the                                                                      
Commissioner of Corrections, Commissioner of Labor and Workforce                                                                
Development and two members of a labor organization. The                                                                        
Commissioner will work through the Correctional Industries Board to                                                             
approve proposed industry programs, employment contracts, and                                                                   
agreements which will allow inmates to produce products or services                                                             
that can then be sold to public or private entities.                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
Through these contracts and agreements, inmates will gain real-world                                                            
experience, be productive with their time, and learn new skills. The                                                            
public also benefits by being able to purchase quality services and                                                             
products that may not otherwise be available in the area. Additionally,                                                         
this legislation has the potential to create new economic growth and                                                            
expand development opportunities within existing industries.                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
This bill is another tool in reducing recidivism while providing                                                                
industry with skilled workers.                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure.                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
Sincerely,                                                                                                                      
/s/                                                                                                                             
Bill Walker                                                                                                                     
Governor                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                
                        Consideration of the Calendar                                                                        
                                                                                                                                
                        Second Reading of Senate Bills                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
SB 165                                                                                                                        
SENATE BILL NO. 165 "An Act relating to the Alaska                                                                              
comprehensive health insurance fund; and providing for an effective                                                             
date" was read the second time.                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                
Senator Micciche moved and asked unanimous consent the bill be                                                                  
considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final                                                             
passage. Without objection, it was so ordered.                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
SENATE BILL NO. 165 was read the third time.