Provide inmates with state ID cards, education documentation
This bill requires the state to issue identification cards to inmates in correctional facilities and juvenile detention centers upon their release. The Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and the Department of Youth Services will submit applications on behalf of these individuals to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, ensuring they receive documentation of their work experience, education, and trade skills. The legislation mandates that these cards include specific personal details and allows for the inclusion of information regarding anatomical gift wishes, veteran status, and medical directives. By streamlining the application process for incarcerated individuals, the bill aims to facilitate their reintegration into society by providing necessary identification and educational records.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Nov 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Nov 29, 2023
Last action Dec 11, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 26, 2024 · House Dec 11, 2024
How they voted
31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Jun 26, 2024
D
Democratic7
100% Yea
R
Republican24
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Nov 12, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Jun 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Dec 6, 2023
Committee
Refer to Committee
upper
Nov 29, 2023
Introduced
Introduced
upper
2 primary · 55 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
George Lang
RRepublican
P
Nathan Manning
RRepublican
Co
Adam Mathews
RRepublican
Co
Al Landis
RRepublican
Co
Andrea White
RRepublican
Co
Bernie Willis
RRepublican
Co
Beth Lear
RRepublican
Co
Beth Liston
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Blessing
RRepublican
Co
Bill DeMora
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Reineke
RRepublican
Co
Bill Seitz
RRepublican
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