2006 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 37

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 639
Sponsored By:
Senator Colburn
Entitled:
Corrections - First Degree Murder - Minimum Sentence

Synopsis:

Requiring that a person convicted of first degree murder serve a specified minimum term before being eligible for parole consideration; prohibiting the deduction in advance from a term of confinement of an inmate if the inmate has been convicted of murder in the first degree until the inmate has served a specified term; providing for the application of the Act; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
8/29
Pre-filed
1/11
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/15
Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
MURDER
PAROLE AND PROBATION
PRISONERS -see also- EX-OFFENDERS
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Correctional Services
( 3-704 , 4-305 , 7-301 )

Documents:

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