EXTEND CRIM JUSTICE POLICY COMM'N                                                            S.B. 844:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 844 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Senator John Proos

Committee:  Judiciary

CONTENT

The bill would amend Chapter IX (Judgment and Sentence) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to delay the sunset date of the Criminal Justice Policy Commission from January 12, 2019, to January 12, 2023.

Section 32a of Chapter IX establishes the Criminal Justice Policy Commission within the Legislative Council, and provides for the appointment of its members and its procedures.

Section 33a establishes the responsibilities of the Commission.

Sections 32a and 33a are scheduled to be repealed effective January 12, 2019. Under the bill, these sections would be repealed on January 12, 2023.

MCL 769.33a                                                                   Legislative Analyst:  Jeff Mann

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  4-12-18                                                    Fiscal Analyst:  Joe Carrasco

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.