JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

We, the conferees, appointed by the respective bodies to consider and report upon the disagreeing vote on House Bill No. 2730, report as follows:

A. We recommend that the Senate Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (25107017D) be rejected.

B. We recommend that the engrossed bill be accepted with the following amendment to resolve the matter under disagreement:

1. Line 14, engrossed, after case.

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However, the panel shall prioritize the review of such cases resulting in convictions of persons who are currently incarcerated.

Respectfully submitted,

Delegate Patrick A. Hope

Delegate Charniele L. Herring

Delegate C. Todd Gilbert

Conferees on the part of the House

Senator Scott A. Surovell

Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi

Senator Richard H. Stuart

Conferees on the part of the Senate