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2012 Senate Bill 1127: Require confirmation of prisoner “work release” work
Public Act 612 of 2012
Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones R-Grand Ledge on May 15, 2012
To require the Department of Corrections to confirm that felons who are let out of jail during the day in work and school release programs actually have jobs or classes. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 15, 2012
Reported in the Senate on June 13, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on September 25, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on September 25, 2012
Amendment offered by Sen. Rick Jones R-Grand Ledge on September 27, 2012
To clarify that the proposed provision applies to individuals convicted of a felony.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on September 27, 2012
Received in the House on September 27, 2012
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on September 27, 2012
Reported in the House on December 6, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on December 12, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on December 12, 2012
Received in the Senate on December 14, 2012
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on January 8, 2013