To eliminate a prohibition on allowing someone convicted of a crime for a second time to be placed in a special alternative incarceration program ("boot camp" type program). The program is sometimes required as a condition of probation, where the alternative is commitment to a real prison.   Official Text and Analysis.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that adds a Sept. 30, 2009 sunset date, only allows second offenders in the "boot camp" if the original sentencing judge, victims and prosecutors are notified, and limits the option to violators who meet certain "re-entry into society" requirements.

To eliminate a prohibition on allowing someone convicted of a crime for a second time to be placed in a special alternative incarceration program ("boot camp" type program). The program is sometimes required as a condition of probation, where the alternative is commitment to a real prison. The Senate version adds certain restrictions to the practice (see Senate substitute description).

The vote by which the bill was defeated.

To eliminate a prohibition on allowing someone convicted of a crime for a second time to be placed in a special alternative incarceration program ("boot camp" type program). The program is sometimes required as a condition of probation, where the alternative is commitment to a real prison. The Senate version adds certain restrictions to the practice (see Senate substitute description). Note: Lt. Gov. John Cherry provided the 20th vote that broke a tie and allowed the bill to pass.

To concur with a Senate-passed version of the bill. The vote sends the bill to a House-Senate conference committee to work out the differences.

To adopt a compromise House-Senate conference committee version of the bill, which essentially mirrors the Senate-passed provsions of the bill. These add a Sept. 30, 2009 sunset date, only allows second offenders in the "boot camp" if the original sentencing judge, victims and prosecutors are notified, and limits the option to violators who meet certain "re-entry into society" requirements. New provisions require the Department of Corrections to contract with an independent third party to evaluate the effectiveness of this alternative sentencing option for adult prisoners.