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NY A00905
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Nick Perry
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AI Summary
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Requires the state board of parole to have between 15 and 19 members, appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent.
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Mandates that board membership reflect the prison population's composition by race and ethnicity, age, and geographic area of residence, with each demographic characteristic proportionate to the prison population.
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Abolishes the current state board of parole effective January 1, 2020, and requires appointment of a newly constituted board prior to that date.
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Changes pronoun references from "his" to "or she" and "which" to "that" for gender-neutral language.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Alters the composition of the state board of parole to include members who shall adequately reflect the composition of the prison population in race, age, and geographic area of residence.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/8/2020