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MS HB18

Bill

Status

Failed

2/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Parole Board to keep records of all files pertaining to clemency investigations requested by the Governor and develop a tracking mechanism to locate files at all times.

  • Mandates the Parole Board spread upon its official minutes each member's vote stating support or nonsupport of a pardon recommendation.

  • Requires the Department of Corrections Commissioner to keep records of all files related to clemency investigations and develop a tracking mechanism for file locations.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Corrections to state either support or nonsupport of a pardon application in his official report to the Governor.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Parole Board and DOC; require to keep certain information when investigating an applicant for clemency recommendation.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/6/2015

Full Bill Text

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