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AR HB1660

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

James Ratliff

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Applies to inmates serving sentences for controlled substance offenses committed before August 16, 2013, under former § 5-64-401 et seq. or related statutes
  • Requires the Parole Board to base parole eligibility calculations on the maximum term of years currently allowed by law for the type and amount of controlled substance for which the inmate was convicted
  • Directs the Parole Board to determine parole eligibility as if the inmate were sentenced under a currently comparable offense under § 5-64-402 — § 5-64-444, considering the nature, type, weight, and amount of the controlled substance involved
  • Places the burden on the inmate to establish the type and amount of the controlled substance involved in their conviction during parole applications
  • Requires the Parole Board to promulgate rules implementing this section within 90 days of the effective date

Legislative Description

To Modify The Calculation Of Parole Eligibility Of Certain Inmates In The Department Of Correction Who Were Sentenced For Controlled Substance-related Felonies.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2015

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