Sentencing guidelines; require approval of General Assembly for modifications. (HB951)

Introduced By

Del. Johnny Joannou (D-Portsmouth)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Sentencing guideline modifications. Requires the advice and consent of the General Assembly before any modification to the discretionary sentencing guidelines proposed in the Sentencing Commission's annual report becomes effective. Currently, the Commission's modifications automatically become effective on the next July 1 unless otherwise provided by law. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2006Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 061278352
01/10/2006Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/18/2006Assigned to Courts of Justice sub-committee: Criminal Law
02/06/2006Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (8-Y 13-N)