2012 Senate Bill 1127 / Public Act 612

Require confirmation of prisoner “work release” work

Introduced in the Senate

May 15, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To require the Department of Corrections to confirm that felons who are let out of jail during the day in work and school release programs actually have jobs or classes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 13, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 25, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 27, 2012

Amendment offered by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To clarify that the proposed provision applies to individuals convicted of a felony.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 27, 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 87 to 23 (details)

To require the Department of Corrections to confirm that felons who are let out of jail during the day in work and school release programs actually have jobs or classes.

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