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Senators consider amendments to let victims appear at certain Board of Pardons hearings
Summary
Senate amendments to SB222 would let victims appear at revocation or special hearings while preserving offenders' rights to be present; sponsors said amendments balance victims'voice with constitutional protections and moved to circle the bill for further consultation.
Senate Bill 222, concerning Board of Pardons and parole hearing requirements, was discussed after amendments were circulated. Senator Howell (sponsor) described amendments intended to allow victims to appear at pro revocation hearings or special attention hearings while protecting offenders' constitutional rights to be present when the victim appears. The sponsor said the amendments had been coordinated with the Board of Pardons and were dated in February.
Senators asked for copies of amendments and raised procedural questions about which floor copy (goldenrod) was being used. Several senators noted they needed time to consult with the Board of Pardons further. A motion was made to circle SB222 until Monday so the sponsor could confer again with the Board; the motion to circle carried.
No final vote on the amendments occurred during this session; senators agreed to hold the measure until Monday to allow additional review and input.
Next steps: Bill circled; sponsor to consult with Board of Pardons and return with finalized language.
