2011 Senate Bill 861 / 2012 Public Act 259

Extend "boot camp" prison alternative

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 1, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To eliminate a Sept. 30, 2012 sunset on a state special alternative incarceration ("boot camp") program. The program is sometimes required as a condition of probation, where the alternative is commitment to a real prison.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 22, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 23, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 23, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 31, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 13, 2012

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To eliminate a Sept. 30, 2012 sunset on a state special alternative incarceration ("boot camp") program. The program is sometimes required as a condition of probation, where the alternative is commitment to a real prison.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2012