REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO EXPAND ITS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS.

This resolution requests Hawaii's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to expand existing inmate programs to include community service work. It specifically proposes involving inmates in tasks like fixing potholes, trimming trees, and cleaning litter for state and county projects. The resolution states this expansion would benefit correctional facilities, inmates (by providing work experience), and the public (by reducing costs and improving infrastructure). As a non-binding request, it does not require the department to implement these changes.