Key Votes
HB 1654 - Reduces Sentences of Prisoners Pursuing Degrees - Key Vote
New Hampshire Key Votes
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Legislation - Bill Failed (House) (155-187) - March 14, 2012
Note:
NOTE: THIS VOTE RECONSIDERS A PREVIOUS VOTE.
Legislation - Bill Failed (House) (152-171) - March 8, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Reduces Sentences of Prisoners Pursuing Degrees
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes sentence reductions for prisoners who further their education while incarcerated.
Highlights:
- Authorizes reductions in a prisoner’s sentence for completion of certain education programs while incarcerated including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 1):
- 60 days for obtaining vocational programming;
- 90 days for obtaining a GED;
- 120 days for obtaining a High School Diploma; and
- 180 days for obtaining any of the following:
- An Associate’s Degree;
- A Bachelor’s Degree;
- A Master’s Degree; or
- A Doctor of Philosophy Degree.
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 4, 2012
Title: Reduces Sentences of Prisoners Pursuing Degrees
Sponsors
- David A. Welch (NH - R) (Out Of Office)
