HB529

AN ACT relating to the Parole Board and declaring an emergency.

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Kentucky HB529 amends parole board procedures, including member qualifications, hearing requirements, and victim notification.

Kentucky HB529 revises the composition and procedures of the Parole Board. The Governor appoints nine full-time members, confirmed by the Senate, with at least five years of relevant experience. Members serve four-year terms, with a maximum of six from the same political party. The board considers parole for eligible prisoners, including those wanted as fugitives by other jurisdictions. Victims or next of kin receive notice of parole hearings, with specific methods and timelines for different incarceration dates.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 12

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary

Feb 11

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary

History

Apr 7

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 46)

Mar 26

House

received in House

Mar 26

House

enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House