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AR SCR2

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Dismang

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2012 Fiscal)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Senator Dismang to introduce a bill amending Arkansas Code § 16-93-615(b)(1) regarding parole eligibility for inmates convicted of felonies

  • Replaces specific references to sexual assault in the first and second degree with a broader category covering any offense requiring sex offender registration under the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997

  • Maintains parole eligibility after serving one-third (1/3) or one-half (1/2) of sentence for qualifying felonies including homicide, battery, kidnapping, rape, aggravated robbery, and drug-related offenses

  • Preserves exceptions for offenses listed under § 16-93-612(e)(1), which restrict parole eligibility for the most serious crimes

  • Renumbers subsections (C) through (H) to (C) through (G) to reflect the consolidation of sex offense provisions

Legislative Description

To Authorize The Introduction Of A Nonappropriation Bill To Amend Parole Eligibility For Persons Convicted Of A Felony Sex Offense.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

3/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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