As Arizona lawmakers seek solutions to the state’s growing prison costs, a panel of national sentencing experts will examine how drug sentencing reform could save taxpayer dollars and keep residents safe.
How Drug Sentencing Reform Can
Make Arizona Safer
Thursday, March 8, 2018
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Arizona State Capitol, Historic Senate Chambers
The panel will discuss Arizona’s cutting-edge drug sentencing reform bill, HB 2303, as well as legislative reforms that have been effective in Louisiana, South Carolina, Iowa, and Oklahoma. They’ll also offer solutions such as “safety valve” exceptions that have been implemented in other states based on model legislation adopted by the American Legislative Exchange Council.
Rep. David Stringer (R), co-sponsor of the new drug sentencing reform bill, has been invited to attend and give brief remarks. FAMM’s Vice President Molly Gill will moderate the discussion. Other panellists include:
(1) Kevin Ring, President of FAMM
(2) David Safavian, American Conservative Union Foundation
(3) Jordan Richardson, Charles Koch Institute
(4) Kurt Altman, Right on Crime
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