Assembly
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Corrections
Assembly Bill 297
Relating to: performance grants based on improving employment rates for individuals on probation, parole, or extended supervision.
By Representatives Franklin, Mursau, Kaufert, O'Connor, Penterman and Knodl; cosponsored by Senators Wimberger and Cabral-Guevara.
May 30, 2025 Referred to Committee on Corrections
January 07, 2026 Public Hearing Held
Present: (9) Representative Kaufert; Representatives O'Connor, Brooks, Franklin, Maxey, Tittl, Stubbs, Clancy and Madison.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Rep. Ben Franklin - State Representative
· Devon Kurtz - Cicero Action
Appearances Against
· Diego Rodriguez
· Brittany Lee - Dream.org
· Sean Wilson - Dream.org
Appearances for Information Only
· None.
Registrations For
· Sen. Eric Wimberger - State Senator
· Rebecca Hogan - Cicero Action
Registrations Against
· Kandis Yuelske
· Rebecca Aubart - Ladies of SCI
· Susan Freenzen - Ladies of SCI
Registrations for Information Only
· Anna Neal - DOC
March 19, 2026 Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Adam Field
Committee Clerk
