Drug Sentencing Modifications

The bill aims to modify drug sentencing laws in the United States. It includes provisions such as reducing mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug offenses, allowing judges more discretion in sentencing, and expanding eligibility for alternative sentencing programs. The bill seeks to address disparities and overcrowding in the criminal justice system caused by harsh drug sentencing policies. If passed, this legislation could lead to fewer individuals receiving lengthy prison sentences for nonviolent drug-related offenses and promote a more rehabilitative approach to addressing substance abuse issues within the justice system.

• 2023-12-26: Bill Numbered but not Distributed in Legislative Research and General Counsel

• 2023-12-26: Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed in Legislative Research and General Counsel

• 2024-01-10: House/ received bill from Legislative Research in Clerk of the House

• 2024-01-16: House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst in Clerk of the House

• 2024-01-16: House/ 1st reading (Introduced) in House Rules Committee

• 2024-01-17: House/ to standing committee in House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee

• 2024-01-18: House Comm - Favorable Recommendation in House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee

• 2024-01-19: House/ committee report favorable in House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee

• 2024-01-19: House/ 2nd reading in House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

• 2024-01-22: House/ 3rd reading in House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

• 2024-01-22: House/ floor amendment failed # 1 in House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

• 2024-01-22: House/ failed in Clerk of the House

• 2024-01-22: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed

• 2024-01-23: House/ motion to reconsider in Clerk of the House

• 2024-01-23: House/ circled in House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

• 2024-01-24: House/ uncircled in House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

• 2024-01-24: House/ floor amendment # 3 in House 3rd Reading Calendar for House bills

• 2024-01-24: House/ passed 3rd reading in Senate Secretary

• 2024-01-24: House/ to Senate in Senate Secretary

• 2024-01-24: Senate/ received from House in Waiting for Introduction in the Senate

• 2024-01-25: Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced) in Senate Rules Committee

• 2024-01-26: Senate/ to standing committee in Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee

• 2024-01-31: Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation from # 0 to # 1 in Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee

• 2024-01-31: Senate Comm - Held in Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee

• 2024-02-06: LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor in Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee

• 2024-02-06: House/ to Printing with fiscal note in Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee

• 2024-02-12: Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation from # 1 to # 2 in Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee

• 2024-02-12: Senate Comm - Amendment Recommendation # 2 in Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee

• 2024-02-12: Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation in Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee

• 2024-02-12: Senate/ comm rpt/ substituted/ amended in Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee

• 2024-02-12: Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar

• 2024-02-21: Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar

• 2024-02-21: Senate/ passed 2nd reading in Senate 3rd Reading Calendar

• 2024-02-21: Senate/ 3rd reading in Senate 3rd Reading Calendar

• 2024-02-21: Senate/ placed on 3rd Reading Calendar table in Senate 3rd Reading Calendar Table

• 2024-02-27: Senate/ 3nd Reading Calendar to Rules in Senate Rules Committee

• 2024-02-27: Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar

• 2024-02-27: Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar

• 2024-02-27: Senate/ floor amendment # 3 in Senate 2nd Reading Calendar

• 2024-02-27: Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension in Clerk of the House

• 2024-02-27: Senate/ to House with amendments in Clerk of the House

• 2024-02-28: House/ received from Senate in Clerk of the House

• 2024-02-28: House/ placed on Concurrence Calendar in House Concurrence Calendar

• 2024-02-28: House/ concurs with Senate amendment in Senate President

• 2024-02-28: House/ to Senate in Senate President

• 2024-02-28: Senate/ received from House in Senate President

• 2024-02-28: Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House in House Speaker

• 2024-02-28: Senate/ to House in House Speaker

• 2024-02-29: House/ received from Senate in House Speaker

• 2024-02-29: House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling

• 2024-02-29: Bill Received from House for Enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling

• 2024-02-29: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling

• 2024-03-07: Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate in Clerk of the House

• 2024-03-07: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House

• 2024-03-08: House/ received enrolled bill from Printing in Clerk of the House

• 2024-03-08: House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

• 2024-03-13: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing