2016 House Bill 5273 / Public Act 354

Revise parole granting detail

Introduced in the House

Jan. 28, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Dave Pagel (R-78)

To revise the “veto” a sentencing judge or the judge’s successor has over granting parole to a prisoner convicted of a serious crime. Under current law, a sentencing judge and his or her successor can veto a parole. The bill would repeal this for the successor judge.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 15, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

April 19, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

May 12, 2016

Passed in the House 96 to 12 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 17, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 8, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 7, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To revise the “veto” a sentencing judge or the judge’s successor has over granting parole to a prisoner convicted of a serious crime. Under current law, a sentencing judge and his or her successor can veto a parole. The bill would repeal this for the successor judge.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2016