2017 Senate Bill 12 / Public Act 8

Senate probation and parole reform package

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To authorize expedited prisoner commutation hearings and procedures if this is requested by the governor for a particular prisoner, and the request is based in part on the individual’s medical condition.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Jan. 31, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 2, 2017

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 2, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

March 2, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 8, 2017

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To authorize expedited prisoner commutation hearings and procedures if this is requested by the governor for a particular prisoner, and the request is based in part on the individual’s medical condition.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 30, 2017