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2011 SESSION

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HB 2298 Marijuana; reduces penalty for possession by prisoner.

Introduced by: David L. Englin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

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.

FULL TEXT

• 01/12/11  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100725D  pdf

HISTORY

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