HB 1550-FN (1998): justifying the use of force against persons armed with deadly weapons engaging in illegal drug transactions and permitting life imprisonment as an enhanced sentence for persons who engaged in an illegal drug transaction while armed with deadly weapons.
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HB 1550-FN (1998)
justifying the use of force against persons armed with deadly weapons engaging in illegal drug transactions and permitting life imprisonment as an enhanced sentence for persons who engaged in an illegal drug transaction while armed with 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 21, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. McCann (Straf 11)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 1998, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P112
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/17/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- January 21, 1998: HEARING JAN21 1:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
- February 5, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB12 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- February 12, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ15,P716