In what could have been the ultimate "pilot project" for less than 400 inmates (out of 100,000 in state prison), the Republican-led Florida Legislature passed a bill to help "nonviolent offenders" who are substance abusers reenter society.
- The Daytona Beach News-Journal - Cutting state's prison population benefits justice and budgets
- The Gainesville Sun - Reggie Garcia: A "good start" bill falls short
- Ocala.com (special to the Star Banner) - Missed Opportunity for "smart justice"
- Tallahassee Democrat - Reggie Garcia: Early release part of "smart justice"
- Florida Voices -Early Release of Non-Violent Offenders Can Be Smart Justice
- Tampa Tribune: State rejects chance for "smart justice"