HB 1394 (1994): reducing the mandatory minimum sentence for a habitual offender convicted of unlawfully operating a motor vehicle.

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HB 1394 (1994)

reducing the mandatory minimum sentence for a habitual offender convicted of unlawfully operating a motor vehicle.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

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 February 1, 1994. The committee held work sessions on February 8, 1994 and February 15, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 10–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 6, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 15–8. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on May 23, 1994. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On June 22, 1994 the House voted 138–205 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Laughlin (Hills 41) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1)
  • Rep. Stewart (Hills 41)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1994, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • February 8, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • February 15, 1994, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • April 6, 1994, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ7,P191
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 5, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN18 11:15 RM206,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • February 1, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB01 11:15 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • February 8, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB08 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • February 15, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB15 09:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • March 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
  • March 10, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5377>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P994
  • March 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P1295-1296 + 1349
  • March 24, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ10,P259
  • April 6, 1994: HEARING APR06 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 12, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR14
  • April 14, 1994: PASSED RC(15-8); SJ11,P291 + 296
  • April 21, 1994: <NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION, SEN CURRIER>
  • May 5, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ61,P1945
  • May 10, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ15,P404
  • May 23, 1994: VETOED BY GOVERNOR (VETO MESSAGE PRINTED; HC69,P2127)
  • June 22, 1994: GOVERNOR'S VETO SUSTAINED RC(138-205); HJ75,P2246-2248

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1159 (1996): reducing the mandatory minimum sentence for habitual offenders convicted of unlawfully operating a motor vehicle.
  • HB 1621-FN (2000): allowing administrative home confinement for habitual offenders.

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