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CS/HB 121: Three-Strike Violent Felony Offender

GENERAL BILL by Corrections ; Crist ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Fasano ; Byrd ; Ball ; Posey ; Spratt ; Harrington ; Constantine ; Dockery ; Murman ; Sanderson ; Putnam ; Casey ; Sorensen ; Johnson ; Wallace ; Valdes

Three-Strike Violent Felony Offender; creates "Three-Strike Violent Felony Offender Act"; revises alternative time periods within which certain offenders could have committed felony to be sentenced; provides that placing of person on probation without adjudication of guilt shall be treated as prior conviction regardless of when subsequent offense was committed; provides mandatory minimum prison terms & mandatory fine amounts for trafficking in certain drugs, etc. Amends FS.

Effective Date: 07/01/1999
 Last Action: 5/21/1999 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 99-188
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    12/8/1998 House • Prefiled
    12/18/1998 House • Referred to Crime & Punishment (CRC); Corrections (CRC); Criminal Justice Appropriations (FRC)
    1/22/1999 House • On Committee agenda-- Crime & Punishment (CRC), 02/03/99, 3:15 pm, 214C
    2/3/1999 House • Comm. Action: Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by Crime & Punishment (CRC)
    2/4/1999 House • Now in Corrections (CRC)
    2/5/1999 House • On Committee agenda-- Corrections (CRC), 02/17/99, 1:00 pm, 413C
    2/17/1999 House • Comm. Action: CS by Corrections (CRC)
    2/24/1999 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 113
    2/25/1999 House • Now in Criminal Justice Appropriations (FRC)
    3/2/1999 House • Introduced, referred to Crime & Punishment (CRC); Corrections (CRC); Criminal Justice Appropriations (FRC) -HJ 00027; On Committee agenda-- Crime & Punishment (CRC), 02/03/99, 3:15 pm, 214C; Comm. Action: Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by Crime & Punishment (CRC) -HJ 00103; Now in Corrections (CRC) -HJ 00103; On Committee agenda-- Corrections (CRC), 02/17/99, 1:00 pm, 413C; Comm. Action: CS by Corrections (CRC) -HJ 00105; CS read first time on 03/02/99 -HJ 00094; Pending review of CS under Rule 113; Now in Criminal Justice Appropriations (FRC) -HJ 00105
    4/7/1999 House • On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice Appropriations (FRC), 04/09/99, 9:45 am, 116K
    4/9/1999 House • Comm. Action:-Unanimously Favorable by Criminal Justice Appropriations (FRC) -HJ 00580
    4/12/1999 House • Placed on Calendar -HJ 00580
    4/21/1999 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar; Retained on Calendar
    4/22/1999 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar -HJ 00756; Temporarily postponed, on Second Reading -HJ 00847
    4/23/1999 House • Read second time -HJ 01028; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 01029; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01029
    4/26/1999 House • Read third time -HJ 01128; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01129; CS passed as amended; YEAS 102 NAYS 15 -HJ 01129
    4/26/1999 Senate • In Messages
    4/28/1999 Senate • Received, referred to Criminal Justice; Fiscal Policy -SJ 01403; Immediately withdrawn from Criminal Justice; Fiscal Policy -SJ 01275; Substituted for CS/SB 1746 -SJ 01276; Read second time -SJ 01276; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 01276
    4/29/1999 Senate • Read third time -SJ 01419; CS passed as amended; YEAS 35 NAYS 2 -SJ 01420
    4/29/1999 House • In returning messages --Temporarily postponed -HJ 01873
    4/30/1999 House • Was taken up -HJ 01911; Amendment(s) to Senate amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01911; Concurred in Senate amendment(s) as amended -HJ 01912; CS passed as amended; YEAS 102 NAYS 15 -HJ 01912
    4/30/1999 Senate • In returning messages; Was taken up -SJ 01864; Concurred -SJ 01865; CS passed as amended; YEAS 35 NAYS 0 -SJ 01865
    4/30/1999 House • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 02194
    5/7/1999 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    5/21/1999 • Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 99-188

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  • CS/HB 121, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    S 1746 (c1) Three-Strike Violent Felony Offender Lee Similar Last Action: 4/28/1999 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 01221, -SJ 01402; Read second time -SJ 01275; Amendment(s) failed -SJ 01275; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 01275; House Bill substituted -SJ 01276; Laid on Table, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/HB 121 (Ch. 99-188)
    Location:
    S 1614 (c1) Sentencing/Drug Trafficking Brown-Waite Compare Last Action: 4/30/1999 H Died in Messages, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to CS/HB 121 (Ch. 99-188)
    Location:

    Citations - Statutes (20)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    397.451 Background checks of service provider personnel who have direct contact with unmarried minor clients or clients who are developmentally disabled.
    775.082 Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.
    775.084 Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties.
    782.04 Murder.
    784.07 Assault or battery of law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical care providers, public transit employees or agents, or other specified officers; reclassification of offenses; minimum sentences.
    784.08 Assault or battery on persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses; minimum sentence.
    790.235 Possession of firearm by violent career criminal unlawful; penalty.
    794.011 Sexual battery.
    794.0115
    810.011 Definitions.
    893.135 Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking.
    893.1351 Lease or rent for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance.
    903.133 Bail on appeal; prohibited for certain felony convictions.
    907.041 Pretrial detention and release.
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart.
    921.0024 Criminal Punishment Code; worksheet computations; scoresheets.
    921.142 Sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital drug trafficking felonies; further proceedings to determine sentence.
    943.0535 Aliens, criminal records.
    943.0585 Court-ordered expunction of criminal history records.
    943.059 Court-ordered sealing of criminal history records.

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  • CS/HB 121, Engrossed 3 Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Votes (4)

    Date Chamber Result
    4/26/1999 3:49 PM House 102 Yeas - 15 Nays
    4/29/1999 10:39 AM Senate 35 Yeas - 2 Nays
    4/30/1999 11:09 AM House 102 Yeas - 15 Nays
    4/30/1999 5:08 PM Senate 35 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (20)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    397.451 Background checks of service provider personnel who have direct contact with unmarried minor clients or clients who are developmentally disabled.
    775.082 Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.
    775.084 Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties.
    782.04 Murder.
    784.07 Assault or battery of law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical care providers, public transit employees or agents, or other specified officers; reclassification of offenses; minimum sentences.
    784.08 Assault or battery on persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses; minimum sentence.
    790.235 Possession of firearm by violent career criminal unlawful; penalty.
    794.011 Sexual battery.
    794.0115
    810.011 Definitions.
    893.135 Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking.
    893.1351 Lease or rent for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance.
    903.133 Bail on appeal; prohibited for certain felony convictions.
    907.041 Pretrial detention and release.
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart.
    921.0024 Criminal Punishment Code; worksheet computations; scoresheets.
    921.142 Sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital drug trafficking felonies; further proceedings to determine sentence.
    943.0535 Aliens, criminal records.
    943.0585 Court-ordered expunction of criminal history records.
    943.059 Court-ordered sealing of criminal history records.

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  • CS/HB 121, Engrossed 2 Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   House Message Summary (pdf)

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    hierarchy 902973 - Technical Amendment (715986)
    		Rules & Calendar 5/1/1999
    2:24 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Amendments (8)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    592218 - Amendment
    		Lee 4/28/1999
    3:26 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 325776 - Amendment to Amendment (592218)
    		Lee 4/29/1999
    2:39 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 765266 - Amendment to Amendment (592218)
    		Lee 4/29/1999
    2:47 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    715986 - Amendment
    		Lee 4/30/1999
    3:39 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 292749 - Amendment to Amendment (715986)
    		Roberts-Burke 5/1/1999
    2:21 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 982453 - Amendment to Amendment (715986)
    		Roberts-Burke 5/1/1999
    2:25 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    644069 - Amendment
    		Roberts-Burke 5/1/1999
    2:17 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    953805 - Amendment
    		Roberts-Burke 5/1/1999
    2:18 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    397.451 Background checks of service provider personnel who have direct contact with unmarried minor clients or clients who are developmentally disabled.
    775.082 Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.
    775.084 Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties.
    782.04 Murder.
    784.07 Assault or battery of law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical care providers, public transit employees or agents, or other specified officers; reclassification of offenses; minimum sentences.
    784.08 Assault or battery on persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses; minimum sentence.
    790.235 Possession of firearm by violent career criminal unlawful; penalty.
    794.011 Sexual battery.
    794.0115
    893.135 Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking.
    893.1351 Lease or rent for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance.
    903.133 Bail on appeal; prohibited for certain felony convictions.
    907.041 Pretrial detention and release.
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart.
    921.0024 Criminal Punishment Code; worksheet computations; scoresheets.
    921.142 Sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital drug trafficking felonies; further proceedings to determine sentence.
    943.0535 Aliens, criminal records.
    943.0585 Court-ordered expunction of criminal history records.
    943.059 Court-ordered sealing of criminal history records.

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  • CS/HB 121, Engrossed 1 Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    722309 - Amendment
    		Crist 4/27/1999
    2:17 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    397.451 Background checks of service provider personnel who have direct contact with unmarried minor clients or clients who are developmentally disabled.
    775.082 Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.
    775.084 Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties.
    782.04 Murder.
    784.07 Assault or battery of law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical care providers, public transit employees or agents, or other specified officers; reclassification of offenses; minimum sentences.
    784.08 Assault or battery on persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses; minimum sentence.
    790.235 Possession of firearm by violent career criminal unlawful; penalty.
    794.011 Sexual battery.
    794.0115
    893.135 Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking.
    893.1351 Lease or rent for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance.
    903.133 Bail on appeal; prohibited for certain felony convictions.
    907.041 Pretrial detention and release.
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart.
    921.0024 Criminal Punishment Code; worksheet computations; scoresheets.
    921.142 Sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital drug trafficking felonies; further proceedings to determine sentence.
    943.0535 Aliens, criminal records.
    943.0585 Court-ordered expunction of criminal history records.
    943.059 Court-ordered sealing of criminal history records.

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  • CS/HB 121, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Criminal Justice Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 4/5/1999 (pdf)
    Criminal Justice Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 4/9/1999 (pdf)
    Corrections (Post-Meeting) 2/24/1999 (pdf)
    Crime & Punishment (Post-Meeting) 6/22/1999 (pdf)

    Floor Amendments (14)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    194749 - Amendment
    		Heyman 4/23/1999
    3:41 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    201183 - Amendment
    		Heyman 4/23/1999
    3:41 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    205321 - Amendment
    		Heyman 4/23/1999
    3:41 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    253711 - Amendment
    		Smith 4/23/1999
    3:42 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    282721 - Amendment
    		Barreiro 4/23/1999
    3:42 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    415987 - Amendment
    		Ryan 4/23/1999
    3:44 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    424957 - Amendment
    		Heyman 4/23/1999
    3:45 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    532507 - Amendment
    		Trovillion 4/23/1999
    3:46 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    534467 - Amendment
    		Heyman 4/23/1999
    3:46 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    594987 - Amendment
    		Wilson 4/23/1999
    3:47 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    601189 - Amendment
    		Heyman 4/23/1999
    3:48 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 962227 - Substitute Amendment (601189)
    		Heyman 4/23/1999
    3:51 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    681855 - Amendment
    		Crist 4/23/1999
    3:49 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 682337 - Substitute Amendment (681855)
    		Trovillion 4/23/1999
    3:49 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (19)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    397.451 Background checks of service provider personnel who have direct contact with unmarried minor clients or clients who are developmentally disabled.
    775.082 Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.
    775.084 Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties.
    782.04 Murder.
    784.07 Assault or battery of law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical care providers, public transit employees or agents, or other specified officers; reclassification of offenses; minimum sentences.
    784.08 Assault or battery on persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses; minimum sentence.
    790.235 Possession of firearm by violent career criminal unlawful; penalty.
    794.011 Sexual battery.
    794.0115
    893.135 Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking.
    893.1351 Lease or rent for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance.
    903.133 Bail on appeal; prohibited for certain felony convictions.
    907.041 Pretrial detention and release.
    921.0022 Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart.
    921.0024 Criminal Punishment Code; worksheet computations; scoresheets.
    921.142 Sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital drug trafficking felonies; further proceedings to determine sentence.
    943.0535 Aliens, criminal records.
    943.0585 Court-ordered expunction of criminal history records.
    943.059 Court-ordered sealing of criminal history records.

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  • HB 121, Original Filed Version Posted 8/28/2000 at 9:26 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Corrections (Post-Meeting) 2/10/1999 (pdf)
    Crime & Punishment (Post-Meeting) 2/1/1999 (pdf)
    Crime & Punishment (Post-Meeting) 2/4/1999 (pdf)
    Corrections (Post-Meeting) 2/10/1999 (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (7)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    775.082 Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.
    775.084 Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties.
    784.07 Assault or battery of law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical care providers, public transit employees or agents, or other specified officers; reclassification of offenses; minimum sentences.
    784.08 Assault or battery on persons 65 years of age or older; reclassification of offenses; minimum sentence.
    790.235 Possession of firearm by violent career criminal unlawful; penalty.
    794.011 Sexual battery.
    794.0115

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