HB 1107 (1994): making crack cocaine subject to greater penalties under the controlled drug act and prohibiting the operation of methadone maintenance programs.

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HB 1107 (1994)

making crack cocaine subject to greater penalties under the controlled drug act and prohibiting the operation of methadone maintenance programs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 186

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1994. The committee held work sessions on January 25, 1994, January 27, 1994, February 3, 1994 and February 15, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 9–1. On March 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 27, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 3, 1994 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Sen. Delahunty. On May 5, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1994, making it Chapter 186 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. C. William Johnson (Merr 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1994, 11:15 AM: hearing, RM206,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ;
  • January 25, 1994, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • January 27, 1994, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • February 3, 1994, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • February 15, 1994, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • April 27, 1994, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • March 15, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ7,P179
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94 DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 11:15 RM206,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • January 17, 1994: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN19 09:00 RM204,LOB FOR: C
  • January 17, 1994: (SUBCOM: REPS HILLIARD, GORMAN, CHRISTIE, LOZEAU & SYTEK)
  • January 25, 1994: RESCHEDULED SUBCOM WORK SESS JAN25 09:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR
  • January 27, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN27 11:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • February 3, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB03 09:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR &CJ
  • February 15, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB15 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • March 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 9-1)
  • March 10, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5581>(**NOT A NEW TITLE); HC32,P964
  • March 15, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; REP GORMAN SUBST REF FOR STUDY, ML VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ39,P1327-1328 + 1350
  • March 24, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ10,P257
  • April 27, 1994: HEARING APR27 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY03
  • May 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6249>(NEW TITLE); SC28,P19
  • May 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P348 + 365
  • May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
  • May 5, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP D SYTEK MA VV; HJ61,P1943
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2103
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P523
  • May 24, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/94 EFF: 05/24/94* CHAP.0186

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