SJR26Introduced in the Senate
Parole; JLARC to study expansion of discretionary eligibility.
Introduced by Dave Marsden, District 35
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Study; JLARC; expansion of discretionary parole eligibility; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) to consult with all relevant stakeholders to study the potential impacts of expanded discretionary parole eligibility. The resolution directs JLARC to complete its first year of meetings by September 1, 2026, and to submit an interim report by March 1, 2027. Additionally, JLARC is directed to complete its second year of meetings and submit its findings and recommendations no later than December 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ26ER)
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Agreed to by House (65-Y 33-N 0-A) · March 11, 2026
65
Yes
33
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103826D
Referred to Committee on Rules
Reported from Rules (Voice Vote)
Rules suspended
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Read third time
Agreed to by Senate by voice vote (Voice Vote)
Referred to Committee on Rules
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 1-N)
Reported from Rules (12-Y 6-N)
Taken up
Agreed to by House (65-Y 33-N 0-A)
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ26ER)
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