Thursday, December 16, 2010
Parole Law And Ethics Measure Top Priority In 2011 Legislative Session
WEST VIRGINIA....
House Speaker Richard Thompson says, when the West Virginia Legislature's regular session returns next month, the parole law and an ethics measure will get swift attention from his leadership team. The fix would remedy changes made this year to the state's parole process after legislation unintentionally allowed more frequent parole board appearances by offenders serving life terms with mercy. During this year's session, the House unanimously passed the ethics measure that would require public servants to disclose their spouse's jobs and financial holdings, along with a waiting period before exiting public officials could become lobbyists. The Senate, however, ignored the measure.
House Speaker Richard Thompson says, when the West Virginia Legislature's regular session returns next month, the parole law and an ethics measure will get swift attention from his leadership team. The fix would remedy changes made this year to the state's parole process after legislation unintentionally allowed more frequent parole board appearances by offenders serving life terms with mercy. During this year's session, the House unanimously passed the ethics measure that would require public servants to disclose their spouse's jobs and financial holdings, along with a waiting period before exiting public officials could become lobbyists. The Senate, however, ignored the measure.
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