BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 5866: Reducing prison sentences

Reducing prison sentences in order to generate correctional cost savings and invest in evidence-based programming.

Summary

  • Offenders serving a sentence of total confinement in prison must be credited with a reduction in his or her release date as follows: offenders classified as a low risk to reoffend must be given a 120-day credit; offenders classified as a moderate risk to reoffend must be given a 90-day credit; and offenders classified as a high nonviolent risk to reoffend must be given a 60-day credit.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5866), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedMar 5, 2011
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Adam Kline (D-37)
Introduced
March 5, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to reducing prison sentences in order to generate correctional cost savings and invest in evidence-based programming;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adam Kline (D-37)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

SB 5866 in other sessions

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