HB 714-FN (1999): changing the potential penalties for certain acts of solicitation and conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder to life in prison.

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HB 714-FN (1999)

changing the potential penalties for certain acts of solicitation and conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder to life in prison.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 158

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1) by a vote of 17–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 20, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 19, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 17, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 1999, making it Chapter 158 of the session laws. It took effect on June 28, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • May 19, 1999, 11:10 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ25, p469
  • February 24, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/24/1999 due on
  • March 16, 1999: Hearing Mar 16 10:30 Rm204,LOB
  • March 25, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 14 (vote 17-1;CC#1)
  • March 25, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0404}; HC35, p744
  • April 14, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ40, p895-896 + 946
  • April 20, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
  • May 19, 1999: Hearing, 5/19/99, Room 102, LOB, 11:10 a.m
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/27/99
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1349}
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 9, 1999: House Conc with Senate Am, Rep Welch MA VV; HJ62, p1643
  • June 16, 1999: Enrolled Am{1602}, Adopted; HJ67, p1784
  • June 17, 1999: Enrolled Am {1602}, AA, VV
  • June 22, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 22, 1999: Enrolled; HJ73, p1933
  • June 28, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/28/1999 Eff: 6/28/1999 Chap. 0158

Laws It Would Change

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