Bill number does not exist. Enter a vaild keyword.

Legislation


1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 745

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Senators Van Hollen and Harris
Entitled:
Crimes - Crimes of Violence - Enhanced Penalty

Synopsis:

Establishing that a person who is convicted of a crime of violence may receive up to a 50% increase of the maximum sentence provided for the commission of the crime if the judge, after considering all the circumstances, determines that the increase is warranted; establishing certain procedural requirements; and providing for the application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/26
First Reading Senate Rules
3/11
Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
3/12
Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.
4/12
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Christopher Van Hollen, Jr., District 18
Senator Andrew P. Harris, District 9
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ABDUCTION
ARSON
ASSAULT
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND PERS; DEAF PERS. DEV. DISABL
ELDERLY PERSONS
HIJACKING
JUDGES
MANSLAUGHTER
MURDER
PENALTIES
ROBBERY
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
SEXUAL OFFENSES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 643B , 643B , 643B )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered
Click to return on the top page