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FISCAL NOTE
Senate Bill 156
Committee: Judiciary Sponsor: Senator Will Barfoot
Analyst: Peter Grogan Date: 02/17/2025
Senate Bill 156 as introduced could increase the administrative obligations of the Unified
Judicial System and district attorneys to conduct reviews or hold hearings for petitions for
reduced sentences as provided in this bill.
In addition, this bill could increase the administrative obligations of the Bureau of Pardons and
Paroles by an undetermined amount to locate and notify victims named of the potential for a
hearing and the rights that the victim has related to the petition filed.
Finally, this bill could decrease the obligations of the Department of Corrections by an
undetermined amount dependent on any reductions in sentences for inmates provided by this
bill.
The resentencing and notification provisions of this bill shall be repealed on October 1, 2030.