Committee approves changing Pardons and Paroles confirmation timetable to align with session
An amendment aligning Board of Pardons and Paroles appointment/confirmation timing from June to February passed; the committee approved the bill as amended to avoid lengthy vacancies and to avoid cutting current members' confirmed terms.
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The Judiciary committee considered a bill to change the Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmation timeline so appointments and confirmations align with the legislative session. Griff Waller, representing Pardons and Paroles, told the panel the change moves confirmation and appointment timelines from June to February to make the process seamless and reduce the length of vacancies.
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