2017 Senate Bill 15 / Public Act 10

Senate probation and parole reform package

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To create a procedure for convicts completing felony probation periods at their half-way point for those whose behavior warrants this, with opportunities for the sentencing court or victims to intervene.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Jan. 31, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill 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

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

March 8, 2017

Passed in the House 100 to 7 (details)

To create a procedure for convicts completing felony probation periods at their half-way point for those whose behavior warrants this, with opportunities for the sentencing court or victims to intervene.

Received in the Senate

March 9, 2017

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 30, 2017