HB 1372 (2012): requiring prisoners between 17 and 21 years of age to complete the requirements for a high school diploma or a GED certificate prior to release on probation or parole.
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HB 1372 (2012)
requiring prisoners between 17 and 21 years of age to complete the requirements for a high school diploma or a GED certificate 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 4, 2012 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee voted 11–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Marjorie Porter (D - Hills 1)
- Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 5)
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- February 1, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204 ==Executive Session To Follow==
- January 18, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 1 (Vote 11-2; CC)
- February 1, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV