HB 304 (2011): requiring prisoners between 17 and 25 years of age to complete the requirements for a high school certificate or a GED prior to release on probation or parole.
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HB 304 (2011)
requiring prisoners between 17 and 25 years of age to complete the requirements for a high school certificate or a GED prior to release on probation or parole.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 2, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10)
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 16)
- Rep. Rick Ladd (R - Graf 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2011, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 22, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 2, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 10, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/10/2011 2:30 PM LOB 204
- February 22, 2011: Executive Session: 2/22/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 22, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 2 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 2, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV