SB-1201: As introduced, enhances the offense of aggravated assault where death results from Class C or D felony to Class B felony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager
P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/23/2011
You have voted SB-1201: As introduced, enhances the offense of aggravated assault where death results from Class C or D felony to Class B felony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40..
SB-908: As introduced, elevates killing of another while committing aggravated assault against a victim who has an order of protection or restraining order against the defendant to first degree murder under felony murder provision of first degree murder statute. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2.
Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey
P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/23/2011
You have voted SB-908: As introduced, elevates killing of another while committing aggravated assault against a victim who has an order of protection or restraining order against the defendant to first degree murder under felony murder provision of first degree murder statute. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2..
SB-907: As introduced, adds to definition of first degree murder the killing of another while committing domestic abuse against victim where defendant has pattern of domestic abuse against victim or another family member. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2.
Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey
P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/23/2011
You have voted SB-907: As introduced, adds to definition of first degree murder the killing of another while committing domestic abuse against victim where defendant has pattern of domestic abuse against victim or another family member. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2..
You have voted SB-713: As introduced, enhances the penalties for a second or subsequent conviction of domestic assault. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41..
SB-692: As introduced, increases the penalty for possessing a firearm if the defendant has a prior felony conviction involving force or violence from Class E to Class C felony and from Class E to Class D if prior conviction is for drug offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris
Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Jud. Com. on 04/13/2011
You have voted SB-692: As introduced, increases the penalty for possessing a firearm if the defendant has a prior felony conviction involving force or violence from Class E to Class C felony and from Class E to Class D if prior conviction is for drug offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40..
SB-691: As introduced, imposes higher classifications for certain violent crimes that are committed by three or more persons; sets the presumptive sentence for such crimes classified as Class A felonies at the maximum within the range; describes indictment parameters. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris
Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Jud. Com. on 04/13/2011
You have voted SB-691: As introduced, imposes higher classifications for certain violent crimes that are committed by three or more persons; sets the presumptive sentence for such crimes classified as Class A felonies at the maximum within the range; describes indictment parameters. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40..
SB-606: As introduced, increases punishment for fourth or subsequent domestic assault or criminal violation or order of protection from Class A misdemeanor to Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Marrero
P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/16/2011
You have voted SB-606: As introduced, increases punishment for fourth or subsequent domestic assault or criminal violation or order of protection from Class A misdemeanor to Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1..
SB-563: As introduced, increases from 10 to 15 the number of days prior to a sentencing hearing that a presentence report shall be filed. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Sen. Andy Berke
P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/14/2011
You have voted SB-563: As introduced, increases from 10 to 15 the number of days prior to a sentencing hearing that a presentence report shall be filed. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40..
SB-556: As introduced, removes exception allowing a defendant not otherwise eligible to be sentenced to community correction rather than incarceration if the defendant has special needs that are best treatable in the community. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 36.
Sponsored by: Sen. Randy McNally
P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/14/2011
You have voted SB-556: As introduced, removes exception allowing a defendant not otherwise eligible to be sentenced to community correction rather than incarceration if the defendant has special needs that are best treatable in the community. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 36..
SB-371: As introduced, includes murder as the result of gang activity as an aggravating factor for purposes of death penalty sentencing. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell
Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Jud Comm. on 05/17/2011
You have voted SB-371: As introduced, includes murder as the result of gang activity as an aggravating factor for purposes of death penalty sentencing. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2..
HB-3730: As introduced, adds charitable and governmental agencies to entities at which a person convicted of simple possession may be required to perform community service. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 53, Chapter 10 and Title 53, Chapter 11.
Sponsored by: Sen. Eric Stewart
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In: Judiciary Committee on 04/11/2012
You have voted HB-3730: As introduced, adds charitable and governmental agencies to entities at which a person convicted of simple possession may be required to perform community service. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 53, Chapter 10 and Title 53, Chapter 11..
HB-3701: As introduced, increases the number of days that a presentence report must be filed with the clerk prior to a sentencing hearing from 10 days to 15 days. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 53.
Sponsored by: Sen. Eric Stewart
P2c, Ref. To Judiciary Committee on 02/01/2012
You have voted HB-3701: As introduced, increases the number of days that a presentence report must be filed with the clerk prior to a sentencing hearing from 10 days to 15 days. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 53..
HB-3367: As introduced, increases from 85 percent to 100 percent the percentage of the sentence imposed that a person convicted of certain specified offenses must serve before being eligible for release. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barrett Rich
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Judiciary Subcommittee Of Judiciary Committee on 03/28/2012
You have voted HB-3367: As introduced, increases from 85 percent to 100 percent the percentage of the sentence imposed that a person convicted of certain specified offenses must serve before being eligible for release. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5..
HB-3198: As introduced, adds carjacking and especially aggravated burglary to offenses for which a defendant is required to serve at least 85 percent of the sentence before release eligibility; provides that certain prisoners be released upon turning 65 if they have served 15 consecutive calendar years. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Coley
Assigned To S/c Judiciary Subcommittee on 02/01/2012
You have voted HB-3198: As introduced, adds carjacking and especially aggravated burglary to offenses for which a defendant is required to serve at least 85 percent of the sentence before release eligibility; provides that certain prisoners be released upon turning 65 if they have served 15 consecutive calendar years. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40..
HB-2904: As enacted, requires that a person convicted of committing a dangerous felony involving a firearm who is subsequently convicted of the same serve a minimum of 15 years imprisonment at 100 percent. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. Vince Dean
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 950 on 05/15/2012
You have voted HB-2904: As enacted, requires that a person convicted of committing a dangerous felony involving a firearm who is subsequently convicted of the same serve a minimum of 15 years imprisonment at 100 percent. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40..
HB-2836: As introduced, requires any sentence received for the offenses of identity theft and identity theft trafficking to be served consecutive to any other offense committed as a result of the identity theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Sanderson
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In: Judiciary Committee on 03/20/2012
You have voted HB-2836: As introduced, requires any sentence received for the offenses of identity theft and identity theft trafficking to be served consecutive to any other offense committed as a result of the identity theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1..
HB-2787: As introduced, provides that a person who is convicted of an offense involving a motor vehicle that injures or kills two or more first responders who are acting in the line of duty at the scene of or in route to or from an accident or medical emergency must serve any sentences received consecutively rather than concurrently. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-115.
You have voted HB-2787: As introduced, provides that a person who is convicted of an offense involving a motor vehicle that injures or kills two or more first responders who are acting in the line of duty at the scene of or in route to or from an accident or medical emergency must serve any sentences received consecutively rather than concurrently. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-115..
HB-2763: As enacted, makes elected and appointed public officials ineligible for diversion for criminal offenses committed in their official capacity or that involve the duties of their offices. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Haynes
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 766 on 04/24/2012
You have voted HB-2763: As enacted, makes elected and appointed public officials ineligible for diversion for criminal offenses committed in their official capacity or that involve the duties of their offices. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40..
HB-2731: As introduced, increases the time a civil judgment for restitution ordered as a condition of probation that remains unpaid would remain in effect from "10 years" to "20 years." - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Pitts
Assigned To S/c Judiciary Subcommittee on 01/25/2012
You have voted HB-2731: As introduced, increases the time a civil judgment for restitution ordered as a condition of probation that remains unpaid would remain in effect from "10 years" to "20 years." - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35..