2007 Senate Bill 292 / 2008 Public Act 565

Authorized enhanced sentence for gang crimes

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 28, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R-32)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the enhanced penalties authorized by Senate Bill 291 for gang crimes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 21, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 21, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 9, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 19, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 84 to 9 (details)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the enhanced penalties authorized by Senate Bill 291 for gang crimes.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 19, 2008

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008