Key Votes
HB 650 - Reduces Prison Sentences for Inmates Seeking Education - Key Vote
Maryland Key Votes
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Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (81-54) - March 15, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Reduces Prison Sentences for Inmates Seeking Education
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes inmates to receive a deduction in their prison terms if they earn a certain educational diploma or certification, effective October 1, 2012.
Highlights:
- Authorizes inmates to receive a deduction of 60 days from their term of confinement if they earn a (Sec. 1):
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- 2 or 4-year college degree;
- 2 or 4-year certification in applied sciences;
- Technical education diploma; or
- Certificate of completion of a civics education program that requires passing a final examination.
- Specifies that this law does not apply for inmates convicted of first or second-degree murder (Sec. 1).
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Feb. 8, 2012
Title: Reduces Prison Sentences for Inmates Seeking Education
Sponsors
Co-sponsors
- Curtis Stovall 'Curt' Anderson (MD - D)
- Benjamin S. 'Ben' Barnes (MD - D)
- Jill P. Carter (MD - D)
- Luke H. Clippinger (MD - D)
- Dereck Eugene Davis (MD - D)
- Tawanna P. Gaines (MD - D)
- Keith E. Haynes (MD - D)
- Michael J. Hough (MD - R)
- Jolene Ivey (MD - D)
- Maggie L. McIntosh (MD - D)
- Keiffer Jackson Mitchell Jr. (MD - D)
- Joseline A. Pena-Melnyk (MD - D)
- James E. Proctor Jr. (MD - D)
- Samuel I. 'Sandy' Rosenberg (MD - D)
- Justin David Ross (MD - D) (Out Of Office)
- Luiz R. S. Simmons (MD - D)
- Veronica L. Turner (MD - D)
- Kriselda 'Kris' Valderrama (MD - D)
- Mary L. Washington (MD - D)
