Committee Advances Measure to Align Parole Appointment Timelines With Legislative Session
Feb 11, 2026
Sen. Barfoot told the committee SB 18 would shift parole-board appointment end dates so confirmations occur while the legislature is in session; the committee discussed and advanced the measure with a favorable report.
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Senator Barfoot addressed the committee on SB 18, explaining that the bill does not change current parole-board members but adjusts appointment end dates so confirmations will fall while the legislature is in session. He said the change would avoid having terms expire when the legislature is out of session and make confirmations occur during future sessions.
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