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HR 2238, 83rd R.S.

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole.

Last action: Committee report sent to Calendars

Author: Senfronia Thompson

Enabling legislation: HB 4163

Subjects:
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons
Courts--General
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments

House Committee: Corrections (James White, Alma Allen, Ernest Bailes, Rhetta Bowers, Jay Dean, Christina Morales, Victoria Neave, Carl Sherman, Sr., Phil Stephenson)

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