Inmates convicted of four or more felonies must now have a parole hearing before they can be released, where the parole board will decide if they've been rehabilitated, are not dangerous, have employment lined up, and have followed prison programs. If an inmate is denied parole at their initial hearing, they get another chance to be considered at least every two years after that. Inmates can choose to skip the hearing if they want.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 329
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 57, NAYS 13. H.J. 436
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
House of Representatives Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 156
First Reading House H.J. 139
Chris Karr
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Judiciary — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended