2008 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 552

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 845
Sponsored By:
Senator Gladden
Entitled:
Criminal Procedure - Penalties - The "Smart on Crime" Act

Synopsis:

Changing penalties for drug possession offenses based on the amount of drugs involved; specifying that a person convicted of specified drug- related offenses is not prohibited from participating in a drug treatment program; specifying that a person convicted of specified drug-related offenses who was previously convicted of specified offenses is not prohibited from participating in a drug treatment program; authorizing specified defendants to apply for a review of sentence; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/1
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/6
Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Controlled Dangerous Substances -see also- Substance Abuse
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.
Judicial Review -see also- Appeals
Penalties
Prisoners -see also- Ex-Offenders
Sentences -see also- Death Penalty
Substance Abuse

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Criminal Law
( 5-601 , 5-602 , 5-603 , 5-607 , 5-608 , 5-609 , 5-609.1 )

Documents:

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