HB 1377 (2006): relative to certain mandatory minimum sentences.
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HB 1377 (2006)
relative to certain mandatory minimum sentences.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 163
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0657h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2006, making it Chapter 163 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.
Sponsors
- Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 16)
- Rep. Gene Charron (R - Rock 7)
- Rep. Lee Hammond (D - Graf 11)
- Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2006, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204/LOB
- January 31, 2006, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204/LOB
- April 25, 2006, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 19, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 19 10:30 RM204/LOB
- January 31, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 31 1:00 RM204/LOB
- February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0657h} for March 7 (vote 16-0; CC)
- March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {0657h}, MA, VV
- March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 25, 2006: Hearing; April 25, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:30 p.m.; SC14
- April 26, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/04/06]; SC17
- May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 11, 2006: Enrolled
- May 15, 2006: Enrolled
- May 23, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/23/06, Eff. date 1/1/07, Chapter 0163