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1995 SESSION
HB 1776 Penalty for use of firearm in commission of a felony.
Introduced by: Stephen D. Newman | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY:
Use of firearm in commission of a felony. Raises the punishment for this offense to 10 years' mandatory imprisonment. Currently, the penalty is three years for a first offense and five years for subsequent offenses.
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HISTORY
- 01/19/95 House: Presented & ordered printed LD6123382
- 01/19/95 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/25/95 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
- 02/04/95 House: Stricken from docket by C. J. (22-Y 0-N)