SB 424 (2024): relative to reductions of maximum sentences while on parole.
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SB 424 (2024)
relative to reductions of maximum sentences while on parole.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 84
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2024 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2024, with 8 people signed in online: 6 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 14, 2024, making it Chapter 84 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2025.
Sponsors
- Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2024, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- April 17, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- April 24, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 21, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 31, 2024: Hearing: 01/31/2024, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
- March 21, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/21/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 21, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/21/2024
- March 28, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 03/28/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- April 17, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/17/2024 10:30 am LOB 202-204
- April 19, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/19/2024 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
- April 24, 2024: Executive Session: 04/24/2024 11:00 am LOB 202-204
- April 24, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/24/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- May 2, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/02/2024
- May 23, 2024: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/23/2024)
- May 30, 2024: Enrolled 05/30/2024
- June 14, 2024: Signed by the Governor on 06/14/2024; Chapter 0084; Effective 01/01/2025