SB 39 (1995): relative to life imprisonment for persons who have committed 3 or more serious violent felonies.
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SB 39 (1995)
relative to life imprisonment for persons who have committed 3 or more serious violent felonies.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1995-1996
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 14, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 6, 1995 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Podles (SD16)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 1, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- April 6, 1995, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2,P24
- February 1, 1995: HEARING FEB01 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 13, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB14
- February 13, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1255>; SC11,P4
- February 14, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ4,P45-46
- April 4, 1995: FIN COMM REPORT ITL APR06
- April 6, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ12,P204
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.