HB 1197-FN (1998): expanding the crime of felonious use of firearms to include felonious use of any deadly weapon and relative to the minimum mandatory and maximum sentences of imprisonment for felonies involving deadly weapons.

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HB 1197-FN (1998)

expanding the crime of felonious use of firearms to include felonious use of any deadly weapon and relative to the minimum mandatory and maximum sentences of imprisonment for felonies involving deadly weapons.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Boyce (Belk 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Howard (Carr 10)
  • Rep. Colburn (Merr 12)
  • Rep. Varrell (Rock 9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P99
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/03/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 8, 1998: HEARING JAN08 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • January 29, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • February 12, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ15,P715

Laws It Would Change

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