2008 House Bill 5831

Revise “lifer law” and related drug penalty provisions

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Rick Jones (R-71)

To clarify the applicability of the law that revised the drug trafficking “lifer law.” The bill appears to be a technical wording change.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 5, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 6, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 15, 2008

Passed in the House 88 to 20 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 20, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 19, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.