This morning, Jay sat down with House Committee on Ways & Means Chairman Brian Dempsey regarding his priorities for the FY2017 budget. Among those priorities …
Continue ReadingTestimony: H.1463 – An Act expanding eligibility for diversion to treatment for criminal offenders
Filed by: Representative Jay Livingstone Heard by: Joint Committee on the Judiciary [gview file=”http://www.jaylivingstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/H.1463-Diversion-to-Treatment-Testimony.pdf”]
Continue ReadingTestimony: H.1620/S.786 – An act to eliminate mandatory minimums for drug offenses & H.1429/S.64 – An act to increase neighborhood safety and opportunity
Filed by: Sens. Chang-Diaz and Creem and Reps. Keefe and Swan Heard by: The Joint Committee on Judiciary [gview file=”http://www.jaylivingstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/H.160S.786H.1429S.64-mandatory-minimums.pdf”]
Continue ReadingCo-sponsorship Highlights: Mental Health/Substance Abuse
An Act relative to diversion to substance abuse treatment for non-violent drug offenders Sponsored by Rep. Malia; This bill would provide individuals facing first and …
Continue ReadingCo-sponsorship Highlights: Criminal Justice
An Act promoting restorative justice practices Sponsored by Rep. Garballey and Sen. Eldrige; This bill would create an option for law enforcement and courts to …
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