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2007 House Bill 4184: Expand "boot camp" prison alternative

Public Act 158 of 2008

Introduced by Rep. Paul Condino D- on January 31, 2007
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.
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on January 31, 2007
Reported in the House on March 21, 2007
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Received in the Senate on March 27, 2007
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 27, 2007
Substitute offered in the Senate on May 15, 2008
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.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on May 15, 2008
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).
Moved to reconsider by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey R- on May 15, 2008
The vote by which the bill was defeated.
The motion passed by voice vote in the Senate on May 15, 2008
Received in the Senate on May 15, 2008
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.
Received in the House on May 15, 2008
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.
Received in the Senate on May 20, 2008
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.
Received in the House on May 20, 2008
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on June 5, 2008

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