FIREARM USE WHILE UNDER INFLUENCE
Senate Bill 497 with House committee amendment
Senate Bill 498 as passed by the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. William Van Regenmorter
Addendum to SFA Analysis (10-3-01)
Senate Committee: Judiciary
House Committee: Criminal Justice
ADDENDUM TO SENATE FISCAL AGENCY ANALYSIS OF SB 497 AND 498 DATED 7-10-01:
HOUSE COMMITTEE ACTION:
The House Criminal Justice Committee amended Senate Bill 497 to specify that the fine for a misdemeanor offense under the bill would be not more than $100 for carrying or possessing a firearm, or both, and not more than $500 for use or discharge, or both. (The amendment would make the fine for a misdemeanor offense more consistent with fines currently levied for a misdemeanor offense of operating a snowmobile or boat while under the influence of alcoholic liquor or a controlled substance, or both.)
POSITIONS:
The Department of State Police supports the bills. (10-2-01)
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.