AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 90.16.2 TO ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 90, TITLE 9, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO SALARY, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STUDIES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE GUAM DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO BE KNOWN AS THE “FAIR COMPENSATION AND RETENTION FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS ACT OF 2025.”

38th Guam Legislature

Creates a Guam law mandating studies of pay, recruitment, and retention for DOC correctional officers to guide fair compensation and staffing stability.

Overview

Bill B 140-38 proposes to add a new provision to the Guam Code Annotated, creating a framework for salary, recruitment, and retention studies specifically for law enforcement officers employed by the Guam Department of Corrections (DOC). The bill is titled the “Fair Compensation and Retention for Correctional Officers Act of 2025.” It would establish a new § 90.16.2 within Article 1 of Chapter 90, Title 9.

Purpose and Intent

To address compensation and workforce retention challenges among DOC correctional officers.

To authorize or mandate studies related to salary levels, recruitment efforts, and retention strategies for DOC personnel.

To provide a formal mechanism to evaluate and propose recommendations aimed at improving fair compensation and staff stability in correctional facilities.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the title)

New Section Addition: Create and insert a new § 90.16.2 in Article 1, Chapter 90, Title 9 of the Guam Code Annotated.

Scope of Studies: Focus on salary (compensation levels), recruitment (attracting qualified candidates), and retention (keeping experienced officers) for DOC law enforcement personnel.

Authorization/Requirement for Studies: The bill would authorize, require, or outline the process for conducting these studies and for reporting results.

Designation/Name: Establish the act as the “Fair Compensation and Retention for Correctional Officers Act of 2025.”

Note: The exact language, triggers, scope, methodology, and reporting timelines would be defined in the text of the new § 90.16.2. The summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and general aims based on the title and bill name.

Affected Parties and Impacts

Primary affected entity: Guam Department of Corrections and its correctional officers.

Impacts: Potential influence on compensation policy, hiring strategies, and retention programs; may lead to budgetary considerations if recommended changes require funding; could inform future legislative or administrative actions.

Timeline and Status

Introduced: November 27, 2025.

Status: Not provided in the available information. As a newly introduced bill, it would follow the Guam legislative process (committee referrals, hearings, potential amendments, floor votes, and potential enactment). If enacted, the statute would specify effective dates.

Fiscal and Operational Considerations

The bill implies potential fiscal analysis to determine funding needs for salary adjustments or retention incentives.

Operational effects would depend on the recommended changes and any resulting administrative actions by the DOC.

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