1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 152

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Prior Year Introduction As: HB 108/96 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegates Conway, D. Hughes, W. Baker, Eckardt, Guns, McClenahan, Rudolph, Bozman, and Walkup
Entitled:
Firearms - Mandatory Sentences

Synopsis:

Providing for a mandatory minimum sentence of not less than 25 years for the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence; and repealing certain mandatory sentences for the use of certain firearms.

Legislative History

House Action
1/13
First Reading Judiciary
2/5
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Norman H. Conway, District 38
Delegate Wheeler R. Baker, District 36
Delegate K. Bennett Bozman, District 38
Delegate Adelaide C. Eckardt, District 37B
Delegate Ronald A. Guns, District 36
Delegate Don B. Hughes, District 37A
Delegate Charles A. McClenahan, District 38
Delegate David D. Rudolph, District 35B
Delegate Mary Roe Walkup, District 36
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
GUNS -see also- HUNTING
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)