LD1979

Resolve, Directing the Department of Corrections to Convene a Working Group to Examine the Establishment of a Program to Award Earned Time Credit for Educational Achievement to Persons Who Are Incarcerated

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Directs the Maine Department of Corrections to establish a working group to study and recommend a program for awarding earned time credits for.

This resolve mandates the Maine Department of Corrections to form a working group to explore the creation of a program that grants earned time credits for educational achievements to incarcerated individuals. The working group will analyze similar programs in other states, examine related data, and gather information on recidivism and program effectiveness. The group must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety by December 3, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

Accept Majority Ought To Pass Report RC #312

20 Yea

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13 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

May 19, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

May 19, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox the Majority Ought to Pass Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 312 Yeas 20 - Nays 13 - Excused 2 - Absent 0