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National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010

Introduced: March 26, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 6, 2010
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
May 6, 2010
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jan 21, 2010
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 26, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 26, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3900-3902, S3903-3904)
Mar 26, 2009
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010 - Establishes the National Criminal Justice Commission to undertake a comprehensive review of all areas of the criminal justice system, including federal, state, local, and tribal governments' criminal justice costs, practices, and policies.

Directs the Commission to: (1) make findings regarding its review and recommendations for changes in oversight, policies, practices, and laws designed to prevent, deter, and reduce crime and violence, improve cost-effectiveness, and ensure the interests of justice; (2) conduct public hearings in various locations around the United States; (3) consult with federal, state, local, and tribal government and nongovernmental leaders and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system, including the U.S. Sentencing Commission; and (4) submit a final report, within 18 months after its formation, to Congress, the President, and state, local, and tribal governments, and make such report available to the public.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Commission should work toward unanimously supported findings and recommendations.

Sets forth the membership composition of the Commission and its administrative provisions.

Exempts the Commission from the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Requires all records and papers of the Commission to be deposited into the National Archives.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2010-2011.

Terminates the Commission 60 days after it submits its final report to Congress.

What's happening now May 6, 2010

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.

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