SB 20 (1997): establishing a committee to study presumptive sentencing.

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SB 20 (1997)

establishing a committee to study presumptive sentencing.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1997. The committee voted 6–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Podles (SD16) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1997, 10:40 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM105A, ST HOUSE
  • March 26, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • March 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P14
  • January 14, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN20 01:30 RM105A, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • January 21, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN21 10:40 RM105A, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • March 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 6-1)
  • March 10, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0231>; SC19,P15
  • March 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P136 + 148
  • March 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ42,P1316
  • March 20, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/20/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 26, 1997: HEARING MAR26 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • April 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR APR23 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • April 23, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ54,P1622

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