Constitutional amendment; limitations on power of the General Assembly, parole. (HJ66)
Introduced By
Del. Jason Ballard (R-Pearisburg)
Progress
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Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first reference); limitations on power of the General Assembly; parole. Provides that, with the exception of the eligibility of a person convicted of a felony offense committed while such person was a juvenile, the General Assembly shall not enact any law authorizing the eligibility of a person convicted of a felony offense committed on or after January 1, 1995, and sentenced and committed to the Department of Corrections by a court under the laws of the Commonwealth for an early release from incarceration on discretionary parole. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2022 | Committee |
| 01/11/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102460D |
| 01/11/2022 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 02/15/2022 | Left in Privileges and Elections |