March 18, 1999

SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENT number _______ to HOUSE BILL 315

Amendment sponsored by Senator Michael Sanchez

1. Strike House Judiciary Committee Amendments 2 and 4.

2. On page 1, line 12, after "MEMBERS" insert "; PROVIDING STAGGERED TERMS; PROVIDING FOR A DIRECTOR; AMENDING THE PAROLE BOARD ACT".

3. On page 1, line 20, strike "four" and insert in lieu thereof "nine".

4. On page 1, line 24, strike "three" and insert in lieu thereof "six" and after the period insert "To provide for staggered terms, three of the initially appointed members, including the chairman, shall be appointed for terms of six years, three members for terms of four years and three members for terms of two years. Thereafter, all members shall be appointed for six-year terms.".

5. On page 2, line 20, after "chairman" insert ", who in addition to other duties shall coordinate with the corrections department in the furnishing of services pursuant to Section 9-3-11 NMSA 1978".

6. On page 2, line 21, strike "only".

7. On page 2, line 22, strike "majority of" and insert in lieu thereof "quorum of two on" and after "panel" insert "consisting".

8. On page 2, between lines 23 and 24, insert the following new sections:

"Section 2. Section 31-21-23 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1975, Chapter 194, Section 2) is amended to read:

"31-21-23. PURPOSE.--The purpose of the Parole Board Act is to create a [full-time], professional [salaried] parole board."

Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 1999."".

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Michael S. Sanchez

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 (Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

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