2012 Senate Bill 1307 / Public Act 613

Require work/school verification for jail “work-release"

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 27, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To revise a law that authorizes day release for county jail prisoners to attend work or school, by requiring verification that a convicted felon is actually employed or enrolled. The bill also would make release for work or school contingent upon the county sheriff's approval.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 17, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 12, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the House 96 to 14 (details)

To revise a law that authorizes day release for county jail prisoners to attend work or school, by requiring verification that a convicted felon is actually employed or enrolled. The bill also would make release for work or school contingent upon the county sheriff's approval.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012