2007 House Bill 4167

Increase shooting from vehicle penalties

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Brenda Clack (D-34)

To increase the penalty for intentionally shooting a firearm from a vehicle in a manner that endangers another person, or shooting at a potentially occupied building, from up to four years in prison and a $2,000 fine, to 10 years and $10,000, 15 year and $15,000 if another person is seriously injured, and up to life in prison if someone is killed.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 7, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 14, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. Another substitute with more technical changes was adopted instead.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Brenda Clack (D-34)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To clarify the definition of "potentially occupied" structure.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To clarify the provision establishing the penalty for shooting into a potentially occupied building whether or not it is actually occupied.

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 15, 2007

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 20, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary