Montana State Legislature
Committee Topic: Sentencing Laws for Theft
Committee Topic: Sentencing Laws for Theft
Interim committees may take up other matters related to the agencies and topic areas they oversee. Depending on whether members put greater or less emphasis on their statutory duties related to interim studies and agency monitoring, they have more time to focus on LJIC-relevant member issues.
Members may propose investigation of emerging issues at any time during the interim. Agencies may also request that the Committee study an emerging issue that has resulted from court decisions, federal actions, or another cause.
Emerging issues are not necessarily member issues and may be raised by an agency or by staff. However, to be on the agenda, the presiding officer or other LJIC member must request agenda time.
Sentencing Laws for Theft Related Materials:
July 2023:
The committee adopted its work plan and selected a low level of involvement in reviewing Senate Bill 95 and measures taken as part of the 2017 Justice Reinvestment Initiative.
February 2024:
After reviewing SB 95 from the 2023 legislative session and discussions with the bill sponsor, the committee voted to have staff draft a version of the bill for further consideration.
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