I don't know if it goes specifically at this clause, but just in general terms, 80% of the incarcerated women in this country are in because of poverty-related crimes, 39% because they had no ability to pay a fine.
The bill impacts on a fairly significant small number of people anyway. I'm not seeing the huge saving to the public coffers, but it would allow some source of income for these people once they're released. I agree with Carol with regard to the testimony given that this looks like another civil action past the criminal penalty they've just worked off.