SB 197-FN (2016): relative to mandatory minimum sentences.

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SB 197-FN (2016)

relative to mandatory minimum sentences.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 2015 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2015 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 14, 2016 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2015, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 5, 2015, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 14, 2016, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 17, 2015: Hearing: 2/17/15, Room 100, SH, 10:00 a.m.; SC9
  • February 20, 2015: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 3/5/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC11
  • March 5, 2015: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 14, 2016: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/14/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC1A
  • January 14, 2016: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/14/2016

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