HB422

AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

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Kentucky HB422 amends criminal sentencing laws, including definitions and penalties for violent offenders and persistent felony offenders.

Kentucky HB422 revises criminal sentencing laws, defining "violent offender" and "persistent felony offender" and altering penalties for these categories. It mandates mandatory reentry supervision for certain inmates and restricts parole eligibility for violent offenders. The bill also outlines procedures for sentencing hearings and the consideration of aggravating and mitigating circumstances. It includes provisions for the reinvestment of cost savings from certain statutory amendments into expanded treatment programs and probation services.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

87 Yea

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3 Nay

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10 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary

Feb 18

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary

History

Apr 2

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 14)

Apr 1

House

posted for passage for concurrence in Senate

Apr 1

House

House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)