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AR SR42

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Flowers

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Acts 2011, No. 570 lowered sentences for controlled substances offenses but was not applied retroactively to offenders sentenced before its effective date
  • Offenders convicted before Acts 2011, No. 570 received longer sentences than those convicted of the same offense after the law took effect, creating sentencing inequity
  • The Parole Board has recommended cases to Governor Asa Hutchinson to address the disparity in sentences and parole eligibility dates
  • Senate urges Governor Hutchinson to act expeditiously on Parole Board recommendations concerning controlled substances convictions imposed prior to Acts 2011, No. 570

Legislative Description

To Encourage And Urge Governor Asa Hutchinson To Act Expeditiously On Certain Parole Board Recommendations.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs4/2/2019

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