2005 House Bill 4796

House Roll Call 824: Passed

To eliminate pre-trial "preliminary examinations" in felonies where the maximum penalty is less than 10 years, and make them optional at the discretion of the prosecutor and defendent in more serious crimes.

64 Yeas / 43 Nays
Republican (52 Yeas / 5 Nays)
Democrat (12 Yeas / 38 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (2)