Today in the Senate a bill to change parole hearings to up to three years was passed. This is the first completed piece of legislation to pass this session.
The amended bill was voted on by members of the Senate and will now make its way to the Governor’s office. House Bill 2001 will change annual parole hearings to up to every three years. Initially the bill set up annual parole hearings for those serving a life sentence with mercy and this bill will change that.
Twenty-seven bills were also introduced today, along with two resolutions. Each bill was sent to various committees for further review. Senate Bill 265 would provide for certain terms and conditions of release upon parole. This bill was sent to the committee on Judiciary for consideration.
Senate Bill 256 relates to sex offenders and Internet use. The bill would require sex offenders to verify e-mail accounts and online identities. This bill was sent to the Judiciary committee for review.
The following committees will meet today:
Health and Human Resources– 1:00 p.m.- 451M
Education– 2:00 p.m.- 451M
Finance– 3:00 p.m.- 451M
The following committees will meet tomorrow:
Labor– 9:00 a.m.- 208W
Natural Resources– 1:00 p.m.- 208W
Government Organization– 2:00- 208W
Judiciary– 3:00 p.m.- 208W
Military– 5:00 p.m.- 208W
The Senate will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
