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Committee Advances Measure to Align Parole Appointment Timelines With Legislative Session
Summary
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.
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.
Committee members posed questions about the bill carrier and the potential number of questions on the floor; after brief discussion a motion was made to report the bill favorably and the committee approved it by voice vote. The committee recorded its support to move the bill forward for the next legislative steps.
The hearing did not produce amendments to SB 18; members noted they expected additional questions when the bill is carried on the floor.
