SB 495 - Requires Convicted Individuals Serve Out the Majority of Their Sentences Instead of Early Release - Arkansas Key Vote

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Title: Requires Convicted Individuals Serve Out the Majority of Their Sentences Instead of Early Release

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Title: Requires Convicted Individuals Serve Out the Majority of Their Sentences Instead of Early Release

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that requires individuals who are convicted of significant offenses to serve the majority of their sentences instead of getting out early for good behavior.

Highlights:

  • Requires individuals who are convicted of significant offenses to serve the majority of their sentences instead of getting out early for good behavior (Sec. 2).

  • Appropriates $470 million to implement various criminal justice reforms including for an increases the number of prison beds and correctional officers by 2025 (Sec. 129).

  • Specifies the provisions of this bill shall take effect January 1, 2024 (Sec. 255).

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Requires Convicted Individuals Serve Out the Majority of Their Sentences Instead of Early Release

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that requires individuals who are convicted of significant offenses to serve the majority of their sentences instead of getting out early for good behavior.

Highlights:

  • Requires individuals who are convicted of significant offenses to serve the majority of their sentences instead of getting out early for good behavior (Sec. 2).

  • Appropriates $470 million to implement various criminal justice reforms including for an increases the number of prison beds and correctional officers by 2025 (Sec. 129).

  • Specifies the provisions of this bill shall take effect January 1, 2024 (Sec. 255).

Title: Requires Convicted Individuals Serve Out the Majority of Their Sentences Instead of Early Release

Title: Requires Convicted Individuals Serve Out the Majority of Their Sentences Instead of Early Release

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