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Federal Sentencing Reform Act
This legislation eliminates mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenses, expands earned time credits for good behavior, requires judges to consider individual circumstances in sentencing, and directs savings from reduced incarceration toward reentry programs and drug treatment.
Discussion (10)
I'd support this with one change — thresholds should be adjusted for regional cost differences.
The reporting requirements seem excessive for smaller organizations. Add a tiered approach based on size.
The reporting requirements seem excessive for smaller organizations. Add a tiered approach based on size.
The concept is sound but costs may be significantly higher than estimated based on my analysis.
We need stronger enforcement provisions with real penalties for non-compliance.
Strengthen enforcement provisions
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New Section 8: "Violations subject to civil penalties of $10,000+ per day. Enforcing agency authorized to conduct audits and investigations."
This needs a sunset clause. Pass it as a 5-year pilot and evaluate results before making it permanent.
Small entities should receive different treatment. I propose a tiered approach based on size.
Create tiered requirements by entity size
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Section 4(b) amended: "Tiered requirements — Tier 1 (revenue >$50M): 12 months; Tier 2 ($10M-$50M): 24 months; Tier 3 (<$10M): 36 months with technical assistance."
Good first draft. We need to hear from more stakeholders before finalizing.
Small entities should receive different treatment. I propose a tiered approach based on size.
Create tiered requirements by entity size
+ Proposed Text
Section 4(b) amended: "Tiered requirements — Tier 1 (revenue >$50M): 12 months; Tier 2 ($10M-$50M): 24 months; Tier 3 (<$10M): 36 months with technical assistance."
I appreciate the ambition but this tries to solve too many problems at once. Could we narrow the scope?