SENATE BILL 604

Sponsored By:

Senator Ferguson

Entitled:

Crimes - Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony

Synopsis:

Repealing provisions that require the imposition of a mandatory minimum 5-year term of imprisonment on a person who uses a certain type of firearm in the commission of a felony or crime of violence.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/6

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/11

Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.

3/23

Withdrawn

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

GUNS -see also- HUNTING

PAROLE AND PROBATION

SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY

WEAPONS -see also- GUNS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 36B )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered