Introduced
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To repeal a mandatory five-day sentence for driving drunk or stoned, or for drunk driving with children in the car, and to allow “specialty” courts that can mandate various treatment options to manage subsequent offenses rather than ordering mandatory jail time. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5854 to 5857, and House Bill 5844, that make similar changes in other laws.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 103 to 3 (details)
Motion to reconsider
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The vote by which the bill was passed.
The motion passed by voice vote
Received
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
To repeal a mandatory five-day sentence for driving drunk or drugged, or for drunk driving with children in the car, and to allow “specialty” courts that can mandate various treatment options to manage subsequent offenses rather than ordering mandatory jail time. This is part of a legislative package that repeals mandatory minimum sentences in other laws, and part a larger sentencing reform project aimed at not incarcerating individuals for petty or less serious crimes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To repeal a mandatory five-day sentence for driving drunk or drugged, or for drunk driving with children in the car, and to allow “specialty” courts that can mandate various treatment options to manage subsequent offenses rather than ordering mandatory jail time. This is part of a legislative package that repeals mandatory minimum sentences in other laws, and part a larger sentencing reform project aimed at not incarcerating individuals for petty or less serious crimes.
