1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 708

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Prior Year Introduction As: HB 685/98 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegates Marriott, Benson, Cryor, C. Davis, Oaks, Dobson, Swain, and Rawlings
Entitled:
Parole - Approval of the Governor

Synopsis:

Providing that certain persons serving sentences of life imprisonment with the possibility of parole may be paroled without the approval of the Governor under certain circumstances; making stylistic changes; and providing for the termination of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/12
First Reading Judiciary
2/15
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Salima Siler Marriott, District 40
Delegate Joanne C. Benson, District 24
Delegate Jean B. Cryor, District 15
Delegate Clarence Davis, District 45
Delegate Michael V. Dobson, District 43
Delegate Nathaniel T. Oaks, District 41
Delegate Howard P. Rawlings, District 40
Delegate Darren M. Swain, District 24
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
GOVERNOR
PAROLE AND PROBATION
PATUXENT INSTITUTION
PRISONERS
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
SUNSET
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Correctional Services
( 4-305 , 7-301 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered