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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-third Legislature - First Regular Session (2017)

Aggravated DUI; sentence; county jail. [HB-2066] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Alcoholic Beverages ]
Aggravated DUI; sentence; county jail.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas R. Shope Senate Committee Of The Whole Action: Retained on 05/08/2017

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-third Legislature - First Regular Session (2017)

Marijuana; sentence; civil penalty; fines [HB-2002] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Marijuana; sentence; civil penalty; fines

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mark A. Cardenas House Read Second Time on 01/10/2017

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2017 Regular Session

Relating To Crime. [SB-1274] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Allows a court to sentence a person convicted of a misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor offense to a term of imprisonment of 1 to 5 years, if the person has 10 or more prior convictions for a petty misdemeanor or higher grade of offense, subject to earlier release and alternative sentencing opportunities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Breene Harimoto Passed First Reading. on 01/27/2017

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2017 Regular Session

Relating To Crime. [HB-934] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Allows a court to sentence a person convicted of a misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor offense to a term of imprisonment of 1 to 5 years, if the person has 10 or more prior convictions for a petty misdemeanor or higher grade of offense, subject to earlier release and alternative sentencing opportunities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Kong Referred To Jud, Referral Sheet 4 on 01/27/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, enhances the punishment for child abuse and child neglect or endangerment if the child is vulnerable because the child is handicapped; defines handicapped. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 15 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [HB-1411] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Disabilities ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, enhances the punishment for child abuse and child neglect or endangerment if the child is vulnerable because the child is handicapped; defines handicapped. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 15 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Criminal Justice Committee on 04/19/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, makes a person sentenced to imprisonment for life based on a conviction for first degree murder, which occurred when the person was a minor, eligible for parole consideration after service of 65 percent of the 60-year sentence imposed, and no less than 50 percent including any sentence reduction credits earned. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-1392] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
As introduced, makes a person sentenced to imprisonment for life based on a conviction for first degree murder, which occurred when the person was a minor, eligible for parole consideration after service of 65 percent of the 60-year sentence imposed, and no less than 50 percent including any sentence reduction credits earned. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Reginald Tate Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/13/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, increases penalty for unlawfully possessing a firearm with a prior conviction for a felony involving use of force or violence from Class C felony to Class B felony; increases from Class D felony to Class C felony penalty for person unlawfully possessing firearm with prior felony drug offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3. [SB-1241] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, increases penalty for unlawfully possessing a firearm with a prior conviction for a felony involving use of force or violence from Class C felony to Class B felony; increases from Class D felony to Class C felony penalty for person unlawfully possessing firearm with prior felony drug offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 475 on 06/14/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, removes requirement that a person convicted of a drug offense in a drug-free school zone must serve the entire minimum sentence imposed before being eligible for release on parole. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-432. [SB-1113] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, removes requirement that a person convicted of a drug offense in a drug-free school zone must serve the entire minimum sentence imposed before being eligible for release on parole. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-432.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Kyle Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/28/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, makes defendants convicted for having or selling drugs in school zones eligible for parole after serving 33 percent of the defendant's sentence; eliminates the requirement that defendants serve a mandatory minimum sentence before parole eligibility. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17. [SB-1114] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Education ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, makes defendants convicted for having or selling drugs in school zones eligible for parole after serving 33 percent of the defendant's sentence; eliminates the requirement that defendants serve a mandatory minimum sentence before parole eligibility. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Kyle Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/28/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, establishes a sentencing enhancement factor for defendants who are illegally or unlawfully in the United States. - Amends TCA Title 40. [SB-1260] [Crime ] [Immigration ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, establishes a sentencing enhancement factor for defendants who are illegally or unlawfully in the United States. - Amends TCA Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul E. Bailey Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 492 on 06/14/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, creates an enhancement factor, by which the defendant's sentence can be increased, where the defendant is convicted of committing a violent offense against a uniformed law enforcement officer or uniformed member of the military or national guard and the defendant intentionally selected the victim because of the victim's status as a law enforcement officer or service member. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-1342] [Crime ] [Military ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
As enacted, creates an enhancement factor, by which the defendant's sentence can be increased, where the defendant is convicted of committing a violent offense against a uniformed law enforcement officer or uniformed member of the military or national guard and the defendant intentionally selected the victim because of the victim's status as a law enforcement officer or service member. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul E. Bailey Pub. Ch. 265 on 05/11/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes a law enforcement officer who arrests a person for a second or subsequent patronizing prostitution offense to order the impoundment of the vehicle used for up to five days. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-309 and Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5. [HB-965] [Crime ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
As introduced, authorizes a law enforcement officer who arrests a person for a second or subsequent patronizing prostitution offense to order the impoundment of the vehicle used for up to five days. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-309 and Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Hill P2c, Ref. To Criminal Justice Committee on 02/15/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, changes from 1,000' to 500' the distance away from a school, library, or park a person must sell drugs to qualify for enhanced penalties under the drug free school-zone law. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-432. [HB-820] [Crime ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Health ]
As introduced, changes from 1,000' to 500' the distance away from a school, library, or park a person must sell drugs to qualify for enhanced penalties under the drug free school-zone law. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-432.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Withdrawn. on 03/01/2018

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, authorizes a law enforcement officer who arrests a person for a second or subsequent patronizing prostitution offense to order the impoundment of the vehicle used for up to five days. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-309 and Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5. [SB-942] [Crime ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
As introduced, authorizes a law enforcement officer who arrests a person for a second or subsequent patronizing prostitution offense to order the impoundment of the vehicle used for up to five days. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-309 and Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Ketron Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/13/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, establishes a sentencing enhancement factor for defendants who are illegally or unlawfully in the United States. - Amends TCA Title 40. [HB-1041] [Crime ] [Immigration ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, establishes a sentencing enhancement factor for defendants who are illegally or unlawfully in the United States. - Amends TCA Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Pub. Ch. 492 on 06/14/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, removes requirement that a person convicted of a drug offense in a drug-free school zone must serve the entire minimum sentence imposed before being eligible for release on parole. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-432. [HB-821] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, removes requirement that a person convicted of a drug offense in a drug-free school zone must serve the entire minimum sentence imposed before being eligible for release on parole. - Amends TCA Section 39-17-432.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Withdrawn. on 03/01/2018

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, requires a court to sentence a person who was convicted of a nonviolent offense and is the primary caretaker of a dependent child to an individually assessed sentence based on community rehabilitation with a focus on parent-child unity and support. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 41. [SB-919] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, requires a court to sentence a person who was convicted of a nonviolent offense and is the primary caretaker of a dependent child to an individually assessed sentence based on community rehabilitation with a focus on parent-child unity and support. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 41.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Steven Reid Dickerson Failed In Senate Judiciary Committee on 04/03/2018

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, makes defendants convicted for having or selling drugs in school zones eligible for parole after serving 33 percent of the defendant's sentence; eliminates the requirement that defendants serve a mandatory minimum sentence before parole eligibility. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17. [HB-818] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Education ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, makes defendants convicted for having or selling drugs in school zones eligible for parole after serving 33 percent of the defendant's sentence; eliminates the requirement that defendants serve a mandatory minimum sentence before parole eligibility. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Failed In S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee Of Criminal Justice Committee on 04/04/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, creates an enhancement factor, by which the defendant's sentence can be increased, where the defendant is convicted of committing a violent offense against a uniformed law enforcement officer or uniformed member of the military or national guard and the defendant intentionally selected the victim because of the victim's status as a law enforcement officer or service member. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-835] [Crime ] [Military ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
As enacted, creates an enhancement factor, by which the defendant's sentence can be increased, where the defendant is convicted of committing a violent offense against a uniformed law enforcement officer or uniformed member of the military or national guard and the defendant intentionally selected the victim because of the victim's status as a law enforcement officer or service member. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 265 on 05/11/2017

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, adds public employees to the list of those ineligible for suspended prosecution and pretrial diversion for a misdemeanor offense committed in the course of the person's employment, under the same provisions currently applicable to elected and appointed state and local officials so charged. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 15. [SB-690] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Ethics ] [Criminal Justice ]
As enacted, adds public employees to the list of those ineligible for suspended prosecution and pretrial diversion for a misdemeanor offense committed in the course of the person's employment, under the same provisions currently applicable to elected and appointed state and local officials so charged. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 15.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager Pub. Ch. 93 on 04/11/2017

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