Date: 04/10/2006

Final
Confirmation of Parole Board

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Moved to refer Deborah Allen, Matthew Rhodes, and PASS


01:38 PM

Leslee Waggener, State Board of Parole, has a background in human development and services. Ms. Waggener has varied experience working with individuals on parole. She discussed her experience and her qualifications to be a member of the board. Ms. Waggener responded to questions from the committee regarding the increased prison population in Colorado. She recommended the use of more community corrections facilities and return to custody facilities.


01:48 PM

Debbie Allen, State Board of Parole, served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1993-2000. She discussed her service on the board. Ms. Allen answered questions from the committee regarding the number of individuals who are currently incarcerated who are also parole-eligible. She discussed local control over community corrections facilities.


01:57 PM

Matthew Rhodes, State Board of Parole, discussed his background as a defense contractor. Mr. Rhodes talked about his work in the community.


01:59 PM

Al Stanley, State Board of Parole, is the chairman of the board. Mr. Stanley answered questions from the committee regarding the release rate from the Department of Corrections. Senator Gordon asked specifically about streamlining the process of developing parole plans.
BILL:Conf 06-Parole Board
TIME: 02:07:54 PM
MOVED:Shaffer
MOTION:Moved to refer Deborah Allen, Matthew Rhodes, and Leslee Waggener to the Senate for confirmation with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Bacon
Yes
Dyer
Yes
Gordon
Yes
Mitchell
Yes
Traylor
Yes
Shaffer
Yes
Grossman
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS