HB 132 (1995): relative to life imprisonment for persons who have committed 3 or more serious violent felonies.

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HB 132 (1995)

relative to life imprisonment for persons who have committed 3 or more serious violent felonies.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1995 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 9, 1995. On February 9, 1995 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hess (Merr 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. L. Kane (Hills 28)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1995, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • February 9, 1995, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ9,P120
  • January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/03/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 12, 1995: HEARING JAN12 01:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • February 2, 1995: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB09 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • February 9, 1995: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP L KANE; HJ21,P420
  • February 9, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ21,P429

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 558-FN (1997): relative to life imprisonment for persons who have committed 3 or more serious violent felonies.

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