We all want a justice system that is fair and proportionate, as well as effective at reducing recidivism. But the outdated practice of requiring all people to serve 85% of their sentence—regardless of the nature of the offense or their efforts to rehabilitate themselves—is ineffective, costly, and counterproductive.

Arizona is one of only two remaining states that still have this extreme sentencing law. And, it’s one of the main reasons Arizona has the 4th highest incarceration rate in the country and a staggering corrections budget over $1 billion.

We must restore proportionality and common sense to our sentencing laws, like other states have already done. People should have the opportunity to earn their release at a rate that is in line with the seriousness of the offense for which they were incarcerated. We should pass Arizona HB2270, the #JustSentencingAZ bill.

Status of HB2270

Time Is Running Out!

Deadline for Hearing HB2270 is February 20, 2019!

Before HB2270 can brought to a general vote, it must be granted a hearing by the Arizona House Judiciary Committee, which is chaired by Rep. John Allen.

UPDATE Feb 9, 2019: Rep. John Allen is refusing to allow ANY bill related to Criminal Justice reform be heard in his committee, including HB2270. 

Now, we must contact his boss, Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers.

Contact Speaker of the House Rusty Bowers (R-25), and ask him to hold his committee chair accountable to hear HB2270, HB2362, HB2148, and HB2245, bills that all Arizonans, including Rep. Allen’s constituents, want heard.  

Contact Speaker Rusty Bowers:
Office: 602-926-3128 
Email: RBowers@AzLeg.gov

Contact Rep. John Allen:
Office: 602-926-4916
Email: JAllen@AzLeg.gov

Travis Hiland, ReFraming Justice