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Committee clears $1.7 million relief package for man exonerated after 34 years
Summary
The committee reported favorably on CS for HB 10, a relief bill awarding $1,700,000 and up to 120 free college credit hours to Sydney Holmes, who the sponsor said served 34 years in prison for a robbery he did not commit.
The Appropriations Committee reported favorably on CS for HB 10, the relief bill for Sydney Holmes. Sponsor Senator Pizzo told the committee Holmes was arrested in 1998 for a robbery he did not commit and spent 34 years in state prison before the case was resolved.
The bill would award $1,700,000 to Sydney Holmes and provide up to 120 free credit hours for education. Senator Pizzo said the bill includes language that prevents the beneficiary from seeking compensation from any other source for the same claim.
There were no appearance forms or substantive questions recorded in committee. Senator Pizzo waived closing; the committee recorded a favorable report and the bill will proceed to later consideration.
