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H05812018 Regular Session

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding sentences for trafficking of controlled substances.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding sentences for trafficking of controlled substances.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This legislation changes current code pertaining to mandatory minimum sentencing provisions for trafficking in controlled substances. It provides for judicial discretion in such sentencing in instances where the prescribed minimum sentence would result in a manifest injustice, and where the prescribed minimum sentence is not deemed necessary for the protection of the public.

HOW THEY VOTED

house Chamber· Mar 12, 2018

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
46 Yea
20 Nay
4 absentPassed by 37.14 votes

LATEST ACTION

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Judiciary & Rules

BILL INFO

Session
2018
Chamber
house
Status date
Mar 12, 2018

LINKS

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