Introduced
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To eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for various kinds of railroad vandalism including tampering with signals or throwing rocks at trains, but leave in place a potential life sentence for causing a derailment. 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
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
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 eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for various kinds of railroad vandalism including tampering with signals or throwing rocks at trains, but leave in place a potential life sentence for causing a derailment. 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.