In re RANDY KEMP
In this petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Randy Kemp (petitioner), we conclude that irrespective of the date a prisoner's judgment became final, federal and state constitutional principles of equal protection require that the amendments to ADDIN BA xc <@st> xl 23 s BSKWUT000001 l "Penal Code § 4019" Penal Code section 4019[1] provided by ADDIN BA xc <@leg> xl 18 s BSKWUT000002 l "Senate Bill No. 18" Senate Bill No. 3X 18 (2009-2010 3d Ex. Sess.) (Senate Bill No. 3X 18) (see Stats. 2009, ch. 28, § 50), effective January 25, 2010 (January 25 amendment), and ADDIN BA xc <@leg> xl 18 s BSKWUT000003 l "Senate Bill No. 76" Senate Bill No. 76 (2009-2010 Reg. Sess.) (Sen. Bill No. 76) (see Stats. 2010, ch. 426), effective September 28, 2010 (September 28 amendment), which increase the rate at which a specified class of prisoners earns conduct credits, must be applied retroactively.
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