2008 House Bill 6642

Allow release of prisoners for deportation

Introduced in the House

Nov. 12, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To give the Corrections Department the authority to release prisoners to be deported, except for those serving sentences for extremely serious crimes like murder and rape.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 4, 2008

Passed in the House 98 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary