HOUSE BILL 81

Sponsored By:

Delegates Arnick and Montague

Entitled:

Criminal Sentences - Review

Synopsis:

Authorizing a criminal sentence review panel of three or more trial judges to increase or decrease any mandatory minimum sentence otherwise required by law; making stylistic changes; and generally relating to review of criminal sentences.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

11/14

Pre-filed

1/14

First Reading Judiciary

1/8

Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.

2/9

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate John S. Arnick, District 7

Delegate Kenneth C. Montague, Jr., District 43

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

REVIEW BOARDS

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 645JA , 645JC )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered