HB 1580-FN (2014): repealing mandatory minimum sentences.

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HB 1580-FN (2014)

repealing mandatory minimum sentences.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study unanimously, 14–0. On March 12, 2014 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on September 17, 2014 and October 8, 2014. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended For Future Legislation”, by a vote of 13 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2014, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 17, 2014, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 8, 2014, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 15, 2014, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 12, 2014, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 21, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/21/2014 2:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 4, 2014: Executive Session: 2/04/2014 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 10, 2014: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • March 12, 2014: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • September 17, 2014: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 9/17/2014 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • October 8, 2014: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 10/8/2014 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 15, 2014: Executive Session: 10/15/2014 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 30, 2014: Interim Study Report: Recommended For Future Legislation (Vote 13-0)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 605-FN (2016): eliminating the mandatory minimum sentence for habitual offenders convicted of illegal operation of a motor vehicle.
  • HB 605-FN (2016): eliminating the mandatory minimum sentence for habitual offenders convicted of illegal operation of a motor vehicle.
  • HB 605-FN (2016): eliminating the mandatory minimum sentence for habitual offenders convicted of illegal operation of a motor vehicle.

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