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MS HB1430
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Brown
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Parole Board to maintain records of all files pertaining to clemency investigations requested by the Governor and develop a tracking mechanism to locate files at all times.
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Mandates the Parole Board to record in official minutes each board member's vote on whether to support or oppose a pardon recommendation when the Governor requests a pardon investigation.
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Requires the Department of Corrections Commissioner to keep records of clemency investigation files, develop a tracking mechanism for file locations, and state in official reports to the Governor whether the Commissioner supports or opposes a pardon application.
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Changes terminology in existing law from "chairman" to "chairperson" for the State Parole Board.
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Effective date is July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
State Parole Board; require to keep certain requests when investigating an applicant for clemency recommendation.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013