HB 1159 (1996): reducing the mandatory minimum sentence for habitual offenders convicted of unlawfully operating a motor vehicle.

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HB 1159 (1996)

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

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1996. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–4. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 209–90. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On April 17, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Laughlin (Hills 41) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. McGovern (Rock 35)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • April 3, 1996, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 17, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ4,P125
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 24, 1996: HEARING JAN24 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • February 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB21 (VOTE 12-4)
  • February 13, 1996: MIN REPORT ITL
  • February 21, 1996: PASSED RC(209-90); HJ30,P1101-1103 + 1116
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P115
  • April 3, 1996: HEARING APR03 11:15 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • April 16, 1996: COMM REPORT ITL APR17 (VOTE 4-0)
  • April 17, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ19,P317

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1394 (1994): reducing the mandatory minimum sentence for a habitual offender convicted of unlawfully operating a motor vehicle.
  • HB 1621-FN (2000): allowing administrative home confinement for habitual offenders.

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