Establishes a state board of parole
This bill creates a new state board of parole to decide which incarcerated individuals may be released on parole and set conditions for their release. The board will have 17 members: one statewide-elected commissioner (like a governor), 11 district-elected members, and five appointed members (including one by the governor and one by each legislative leader). It directly affects incarcerated people by establishing a formal process for parole decisions, replacing current procedures with this constitutionally created board. The bill specifies the board's structure and appointment rules but does not detail parole eligibility standards or release criteria.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026
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OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jan 20, 2026
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Dean Murray
RRepublican/Conservative
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