Marijuana; reduces penalty for possession by prisoner. (HB2298)

Introduced By

Del. David Englin (D-Alexandria)

Progress

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

Description

Marijuana possession by prisoner.  Reduces the penalty for possession of marijuana by a prisoner from a Class 5 felony to a Class 6 felony, the same punishment as is currently imposed for possession of a firearm or a knife by a prisoner or for setting off an explosive device in a prison. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2011Committee
01/12/2011Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100725D
01/12/2011Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/24/2011Assigned MPPS sub: #2
01/27/2011Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/08/2011Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety