A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 32 of Article I thereof, relating to parole.
Summary
The California Constitution makes a person convicted of a nonviolent felony offense and sentenced to state prison eligible for parole consideration after completing the full term of his or her primary offense. This measure would exclude from this parole consideration requirement a person who was previously convicted of a violent felony.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2018
Last action Apr 9, 2018
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Total actions
5
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Committee
1
Mar 8, 2018
Committee
Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and E. & C.A.
upper
Feb 21, 2018
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Nielsen
RRepublican
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