2012 Senate Bill 1214

Authorize Attorney General challenge of parole board decisions

Introduced in the Senate

July 18, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To authorize the state Attorney General (in addition to the crime victim and prosecutor) to challenge a state parole board decision, establish an “abuse of discretion” standard for such challenges, and require the parole board to retain a complete record of its proceedings for offenders convicted of certain very serious crimes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 13, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.