SJR8,,112023 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 8 January 27, 2023 - Introduced by Senator Jacque, cosponsored by Representatives Wichgers, Allen and Donovan. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR8,,22Relating to: providing for an advisory referendum on the question of requiring revocation of release if a person on parole, extended supervision, or probation is charged with a crime. SJR8,,33Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau This joint resolution calls for an advisory referendum on the question of requiring the Department of Corrections to recommend revoking the release of a person who is on extended supervision, parole, or probation if the person is charged with a crime while on that release. The referendum is to be held at the next spring or general election occurring not sooner than 45 days after adoption of the resolution.
SJR8,,55Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the following question be submitted, for advisory purposes only, to the voters of this state at the next spring or general election occurring not sooner than 45 days after adoption of this resolution: SJR8,,66Question 1: Requiring revocation of release if the person is charged with a crime. “Should the Department of Corrections be required to recommend revoking the release of a person who is on extended supervision, parole, or probation if the person is charged with a crime while on that release?”