Key Votes
HB 992 - Parole for Drug Offenders - Key Vote
Maryland Key Votes
Stages
- May 16, 2007 Executive Vetoed
- April 9, 2007 Senate Bill Passed
- March 26, 2007 House Bill Passed
- Feb. 9, 2007 Introduced
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Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Vetoed (Executive) - May 16, 2007
Title: Parole for Drug Offenders
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (29-18) - April 9, 2007 (Key vote)
Title: Parole for Drug Offenders
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that allows for early parole for an individual convicted of a second drug offense.
Highlights:
-Prevents second-time drug offenders from receiving parole if they were also convicted of a violent crime while committing the drug-related crime (Sec. 1).
-Allows offenders to participate in drug treatment programs in prison (Sec. 1).
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (71-66) - March 26, 2007 (Key vote)
Title: Parole for Drug Offenders
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that allows for early parole for an individual convicted of a second drug offense.
Highlights:
-Prevents second-time drug offenders from receiving parole if they were also convicted of a violent crime while committing the drug-related crime (Sec. 1).
-Allows offenders to participate in drug treatment programs in prison (Sec. 1).
Note:
NOTE: THIS VOTE RECONSIDERS A PREVIOUS VOTE.
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Feb. 9, 2007
Title: Parole for Drug Offenders
