SB265 Alabama 2017 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the Board of Pardons and Paroles consists of three members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, from nominations submitted by the Chief Justice, the presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate
This bill would increase the membership of the board to five and adjust the compensation for each member to $60,000
This bill would delete certain obsolete language
This bill would further clarify that the Governor would submit nominations to be considered within the first five legislative days at the next regular session of the Legislature
To amend Section 15-22-20 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Board of Pardons and Paroles; to increase the membership; to adjust the pay scale; and to specify that the Governor shall submit nominations to be considered at the next regular legislative session.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB265 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |