BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
HB 1279: Second degree manslaughter
Increasing the seriousness level for manslaughter in the second degree.
Summary
- Increases manslaughter in the second degree from a seriousness level VIII to a level X offense.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 16, 2009
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Kirk Pearson (R-39)
- Introduced
- January 16, 2009 in the House
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to increasing the seriousness level for manslaughter in the second degree;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Kirk Pearson (R-39)
3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
HB 1279 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 1279 (2021–22) Main street program
- HB 1279 (2019–20) Committee on trade policy
- HB 1279 (2017–18) School safety drills
- HB 1279 (2015–16) Local tourism promo. areas
- HB 1279 (2013–14) Motor voter preregistration
- HB 1279 (2011–12) Traffic safety/intersections