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SB 5964 - 2007-08
Excluding offenders who have committed only the crimes of assault 2 and robbery 2 from the definition of persistent offender.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Revising the definition of "most serious offense" and creating a task force to study crimes included in "most serious offense."
Sponsors: Kline, Hargrove
Bill History

2007 REGULAR SESSION

Feb 8
First reading, referred to Judiciary. (View Original Bill)
Feb 23
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 12:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 28
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 6
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 8
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 9
1st substitute bill substituted (JUD 07). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 12
First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
Mar 26
Public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 28
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 22
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2008 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 14
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Made eligible to be placed on third reading.
Feb 29
Senate Rules "X" file.
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