HB 1729-FN (2006): implementing a "good time" sentence reduction system for inmates in the state prison system.

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HB 1729-FN (2006)

implementing a "good time" sentence reduction system for inmates in the state prison system.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2006. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2006. The committee voted 11–5 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2006 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on August 23, 2006. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS”, by a vote of 16 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204/LOB
  • February 14, 2006, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204/LOB
  • August 23, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM 204/LOB

Votes

  • February 22, 2006, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
  • January 4, 2006: ===Cancelled===Public Hearing Feb 2 10:00 RM 204 LOB
  • February 6, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 6 10:00 RM204/LOB
  • February 14, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 14 1:00 RM204/LOB
  • February 16, 2006: Comm Rprt: ref Interim Study for Feb 22 (vote 11-5; CC)
  • February 22, 2006: Interim Study, MA, VV by NEC. 2/3
  • May 25, 2006: Ref to Criminal Justice & Public Safety for Interim Study
  • May 25, 2006: (Int Study Sub Comm; Reps. Weare, Oliver, Movsesian & Hammond)
  • August 23, 2006: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session Aug 23 10:00 RM 204/LOB
  • October 25, 2006: Interim Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS (Vote 16-1)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1347-FN (2004): implementing a "good time" sentence reduction system for inmates in the state prison system.

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