2008 House Bill 6015

Revise “major controlled substance” reference

Introduced in the House

April 24, 2008

Introduced by Rep. John Stakoe (R-44)

To eliminate references to major controlled substance offenses in certain "lifer law" sentencing provisions.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 30, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

May 6, 2008

Substitute offered

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. Michael Sak (D-76)

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4044, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 4044 would allow product liability lawsuits against drug companies for drugs that have been approved by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA).

The amendment failed by voice vote

May 15, 2008

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (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.