SB 2115 Summary

• Chair of the Pardon and Parole Board receives $24,800 per annum, comprised of $400 for meeting preparation and $1,667 monthly for regular board meetings.

• Board members receive $22,800 per annum, comprised of $400 for meeting preparation and $1,500 monthly for regular board meetings.

• Chair and members may receive an additional $35 per hour for work on nonviolent parole processing due to increased prison population workload, limited to 56 hours per month per member.

• Board members compensated for preparation, regular board meeting duties, and other duties necessary to carry out the board's mission.

• Failure to attend one board meeting in a calendar year without justifiable excuse results in loss of monthly compensation; failure to attend two or more meetings constitutes official misconduct subject to removal procedures.