The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1188 on resisting law enforcement sponsored by Sen. Carrasco and Sen. Clark. Author Rep. Shonkwiler introduced the bill and explained that the bill increases certain penalties for resisting law enforcement. An amendment was adopted with a 7-1 vote to increase the penalty to a Level 5 felony if while committing the offense … [Read more...] about Resisting law enforcement
Criminal
Controlled substances
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1056 on controlled substances sponsored by Sen. Carrasco. Author Rep. McNamara introduced the bill which adds 2-Methyl AP-237 (synthetic opioid) and ethylphenidate (a central nervous system stimulant) to the list of controlled substances. The Professional Licensing Agency testified in support of the bill. The bill … [Read more...] about Controlled substances
Unlawful encroachment
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1122 on unlawful encroachment sponsored by Sen. Baldwin and Sen. Clark. Author Rep. McNamara introduced the bill which authorizes a law enforcement officer to order a person to stop approaching the law enforcement officer if the officer reasonably believes that the person's presence within 25 feet of the officer will … [Read more...] about Unlawful encroachment
Expungement of red flag law records
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1137 on expungement of red flag law records sponsored by Sen. Freeman and Sen. Koch. Author Rep. Smaltz introduced the bill which requires a court to expunge certain records related to the red flag law if the court finds that an individual is not dangerous, and permits a court to expunge certain records related to the … [Read more...] about Expungement of red flag law records
Mid-Session: Criminal Law
The following criminal law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 26 Radio frequency jamming devices SB 74 Extension of lifeline law immunity SB 120 DNA samples at time of arrest SB 138 Sale of low THC products to persons less than 21 SB 141 Eyewitness identification procedures SB 151 Statute of limitations SB 159 Procedures for obtaining a … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Criminal Law