SB 609 (1994): providing extended terms of imprisonment for certain DWI offenses.

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SB 609 (1994)

providing extended terms of imprisonment for certain DWI offenses.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 16, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 17, 1994 and was referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 1994. The committee held work sessions on April 12, 1994 and April 19, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 10–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 1994 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Barnes (SD17) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Hashem (Straf 6)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 1994, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • March 15, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • April 12, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • April 19, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P12
  • January 19, 1994: HEARING JAN19 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 15, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB16
  • February 15, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5178>; SC11,P16
  • February 16, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ7,P151 + 162
  • February 17, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ34,P1055
  • February 17, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/17/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 15, 1994: HEARING MAR15 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • April 5, 1994: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR12 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR:
  • April 12, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR12 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR
  • April 19, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR19 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR
  • April 27, 1994: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAY05 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
  • May 5, 1994: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ61,P1951

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