SB17-125
Lump-sum Compensation For Exonerated Persons
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning allowing certain persons who have been exonerated of crimes to receive in lump-sum payments compensation that is owed to them by the state.
Bill Summary:
Current law requires the state to compensate persons who were wrongly convicted of crimes and subsequently incarcerated. Such compensation is paid in annual payments of $100,000 until the state's duty of compensation is satisfied. The bill allows an exonerated person to elect to receive the remaining balance of the state's duty of compensation in a lump sum by:
- Notifying the state court administrator, the governor, and the general assembly of such election;
- Completing a personal financial management instruction course; and
- Acquiring and committing to maintain a qualified health insurance plan.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 17-125 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 17-125 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 17-125 to the Committee on Finance. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
64
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
34
AYE
1
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2017 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 03/29/2017 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 03/28/2017 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/27/2017 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 03/21/2017 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/20/2017 | House | House Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/17/2017 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over to 03/20/2017 - No Amendments |
| 03/14/2017 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/23/2017 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
| 02/23/2017 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/22/2017 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/16/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/13/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Finance |
| 01/27/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary + Finance |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
(None)
Co-Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2017 | 109 | Lump-sum Compensation For Exonerated Persons |