2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 79

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegate Minnick
Entitled:
Firearms - Mandatory Sentences

Synopsis:

Requiring specified minimum sentences to be imposed for a conviction of a first, second, or third offense of the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; and repealing specified provisions relating to mandatory minimum sentences for the use of specified firearms in the commission of specified crimes.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
11/15
Pre-filed
1/12
First Reading Judiciary
2/16
Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
GUNS
PAROLE AND PROBATION
PENALTIES
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 36B , 36H-6 , 36H-7 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered