BILL · 1991–92 SESSION

SB 5875: Controlled substance sale

Increasing the penalties for selling controlled substances for profit.

Summary

  • The crime of selling for profit a schedule I controlled substance is given the same seriousness level ranking under the Sentencing Reform Act as the crime of manufacturing or delivering controlled substances. Conviction for the crime of selling for profit a schedule I controlled substance makes the offender ineligible for first-time offender status.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5875), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 28, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 13, 1991
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Janice Niemi (D-43)
Introduced
February 28, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
January 21, 1992
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
HB 2073

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Janice Niemi (D-43)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 13, 1991
Version voted on: SB 5875
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat23001
Republican24001
How each member voted

History

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SB 5875 in other sessions

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