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Governor Bill Lee declined to sign new legislation passed by the General Assembly that impacts the amount of prison time served by convicted criminals, allowing the measure to go into law without his signature.
The bill, known as “truth in sentencing” legislation, mandates that individuals convicted of certain violent crimes serve their entire sentence behind bars.
Furthermore, another subset of offenders would be required to serve 85 percent of their sentence, if convicted of various crimes outlined in the law.
Lee argued that data did not support the new measures created in the provision, according to a letter obtained by The Tennessee Journal.
However, legislative leaders shot back at the governor over his characterization of the law that overwhelmingly passed both chambers.
New 'Truth in Sentencing' Legislation Becomes Law Without Governor Lee's Signature - Tennessee Star
The bill, known as “truth in sentencing” legislation, mandates that individuals convicted of certain violent crimes serve their entire sentence behind bars.
Furthermore, another subset of offenders would be required to serve 85 percent of their sentence, if convicted of various crimes outlined in the law.
Lee argued that data did not support the new measures created in the provision, according to a letter obtained by The Tennessee Journal.
However, legislative leaders shot back at the governor over his characterization of the law that overwhelmingly passed both chambers.
New 'Truth in Sentencing' Legislation Becomes Law Without Governor Lee's Signature - Tennessee Star
