AB 2342: Parole.

<p>The bill proposes amendments to parole procedures in California. It authorizes the governor to reverse or modify a board of parole hearings decision for inmates sentenced for violent felonies. The bill mandates an annual report from the board detailing voting records and prosecutorial presence at hearings, requires recording and transcribing these hearings indefinitely, and prohibits closed sessions for en banc reviews.</p> <p>Additionally, it modifies how the board determines suitability for parole by considering specific factors related to the commitment offense, such as violence level and victim vulnerability. It also changes the interval between inmate requests to advance a hearing from 3 years to 5 years and requires inmates to demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of significant change in circumstances.</p> <p>The bill's provisions would become effective if voters approve a…