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2016 SESSION
SB 130 Mandatory minimum punishments; repeals Code section that defines "mandatory minimum."
Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Mandatory minimum punishments. Repeals the Code section that defines "mandatory minimum" for purposes of imposing punishment upon a person convicted of a crime as the entire term of confinement, the full amount of the fine, and the complete requirement of community service provided by law and that prohibits the court from suspending any part of the punishment.
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HISTORY
- 12/29/15 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101728D
- 12/29/15 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/18/16 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (12-Y 2-N)