2016 Senate Bill 937

Senate probation and parole reform package

Introduced in the Senate

May 3, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Marty Knollenberg (R-13)

To revise the statutory definition of criminal recidivism, making it “the rearrest, reconviction, and reincarceration in prison or jail of an individual within three to five years of his or her release” from a previous term or probation period.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

May 31, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 9, 2016

Amendment offered

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

July 13, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice