SENATE BILL 781

Sponsored By:

Senator Haines

Entitled:

Alcohol and Drug Treatment - Commitment of Defendant - Crime of Violence

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a defendant who is sentenced for a conviction of a crime of violence from being committed by a court to alcohol or drug treatment unless the defendant is eligible for parole under a specified provision of law.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action

2/6

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/11

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

3/23

Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

3/25

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

3/27

Third Reading Passed (46-0)

House Action

3/24

First Reading Judiciary

3/30

Hearing 4/8 at 1:00 p.m.

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans`; etc.

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties; Sentences; etc.

Ex-Offenders

Parole and Probation

Sentences -see also- Death Penalty

Substance Abuse

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General

( 8-507 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered

Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):

Senate

March 27, 2009: Third Reading Passed (46-0)