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CS/CS/SB 346: Criminal Justice

GENERAL BILL by Appropriations ; Criminal Justice ; Bradley ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Brandes ; Perry ; Diaz ; Gruters ; Bracy ; Rouson ; Berman ; Taddeo ; Stewart

Criminal Justice; Prohibiting the imprisonment for longer than a certain time for persons who possess, purchase, or possess with the intent to purchase less than specified amounts of certain substances; authorizing a court to impose a sentence other than the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment and mandatory fine for a person convicted of trafficking if the court makes certain findings on the record; deleting eligibility requirements relating to a person’s conduct before the person’s wrongful conviction or incarceration, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2020
 Last Action: 3/14/2020 House - Died on Calendar
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Criminal Justice (CJ)
  2. Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice (ACJ)
  3. Appropriations (AP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    9/18/2019 Senate • Filed
    10/15/2019 Senate • Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Appropriations -SJ 27
    11/5/2019 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 11/12/19, 10:30 am, 37 Senate Building
    11/12/2019 Senate • CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 5 NAYS 0 -SJ 133
    11/13/2019 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    11/18/2019 Senate • Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice
    12/2/2019 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice, 12/11/19, 1:30 pm, 37 Senate Building
    12/11/2019 Senate • Subcommittee Recommendation: CS/CS by Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -SJ 134
    12/13/2019 Senate • Now in Appropriations
    1/13/2020 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 01/16/20, 10:00 am, 412 Knott Building
    1/14/2020 Senate • Introduced -SJ 27
    • CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time -SJ 123
    1/16/2020 Senate • CS/CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 19 NAYS 0 -SJ 156
    1/21/2020 Senate • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    1/27/2020 Senate • CS/CS by Appropriations read 1st time -SJ 192
    2/17/2020 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/19/20 -SJ 324
    2/19/2020 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 321
    • Amendment(s) adopted (170440, 557582, 852942) -SJ 321
    • Ordered engrossed -SJ 323
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    2/26/2020 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 337
    • Amendment(s) adopted (123392, 649546) -SJ 337
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 39 NAYS 1 -SJ 338
    3/3/2020 House • In Messages
    3/9/2020 House • Referred to Calendar -HJ 998
    • Received -HJ 998
    3/10/2020 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/10/20
    • Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading -HJ 1067
    3/14/2020 House • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
    • Died on Calendar

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  • CS/CS/SB 346, Engrossed 2 (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/26/2020 at 4:09 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 259 (c2) Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration DuBose Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died on Calendar Track This Bill
    H 339 Drug Trafficking Offenses Andrade, Grieco Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Track This Bill
    H 1445 Sentencing and Incarceration Donalds Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Track This Bill
    S 468 Mandatory Sentences Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    053169 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		DuBose 3/10/2020
    8:17 AM     		PDF
    hierarchy 549521 - Amendment to Amendment (053169)
    Remove lines 738-753 and insert:     		Grant, J. 3/10/2020
    9:24 AM     		PDF
    hierarchy 001035 - Amendment to Amendment (053169)
    Between lines 918 and 919, insert:     		Grant, J. 3/10/2020
    9:17 AM     		House: Withdrawn
    3/10/2020     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (7)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    893.03 Standards and schedules. Page 12 (pdf)
    893.13 Prohibited acts; penalties. Page 2 (pdf)
    893.135 Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking. Page 3 (pdf)
    961.02 Definitions. Page 14 (pdf)
    961.03 Determination of status as a wrongfully incarcerated person; determination of eligibility for compensation. Page 4 (pdf), Page 15 (pdf)
    961.04 Eligibility for compensation for wrongful incarceration. Page 6 (pdf)
    961.06 Compensation for wrongful incarceration. Page 6 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/SB 346, Engrossed 1 Posted 2/19/2020 at 5:04 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 259 (c2) Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration DuBose Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died on Calendar Track This Bill
    H 339 Drug Trafficking Offenses Andrade, Grieco Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Track This Bill
    H 1445 Sentencing and Incarceration Donalds Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Track This Bill
    S 468 Mandatory Sentences Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    649546 - Amendment
    Delete line 127 and insert:     		Bradley 2/21/2020
    4:22 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/26/2020     		Web Page
    PDF
    123392 - Title Amendment
    In title, delete line 15 and insert:     		Bradley 2/26/2020
    10:59 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/26/2020     		Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (1)

    Date Chamber Result
    2/26/2020 3:47 PM Senate 39 Yeas - 1 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (7)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    893.03 Standards and schedules. Page 12 (pdf)
    893.13 Prohibited acts; penalties. Page 2 (pdf)
    893.135 Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking. Page 3 (pdf)
    961.02 Definitions. Page 14 (pdf)
    961.03 Determination of status as a wrongfully incarcerated person; determination of eligibility for compensation. Page 4 (pdf), Page 15 (pdf)
    961.04 Eligibility for compensation for wrongful incarceration. Page 6 (pdf)
    961.06 Compensation for wrongful incarceration. Page 6 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/SB 346, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 1/21/2020 at 8:15 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 259 (c2) Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration DuBose Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died on Calendar Track This Bill
    H 339 Drug Trafficking Offenses Andrade, Grieco Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Track This Bill
    H 1445 Sentencing and Incarceration Donalds Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Track This Bill
    S 468 Mandatory Sentences Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (4)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    852942 - Amendment
    Delete lines 56 - 59 and insert:     		Bradley 2/10/2020
    9:45 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/19/2020     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 230022 - Amendment to Amendment (852942)
    Delete lines 22 - 29 and insert:     		Bradley 2/13/2020
    2:12 PM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/19/2020     		Web Page
    PDF
    170440 - Amendment
    Delete lines 68 - 191 and insert:     		Bradley 2/12/2020
    9:28 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/19/2020     		Web Page
    PDF
    557582 - Amendment
    Delete lines 193 - 244 and insert:     		Bradley 2/17/2020
    9:47 AM     		Senate: Adopted
    2/19/2020     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (7)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    893.03 Standards and schedules. Page 9 (pdf)
    893.13 Prohibited acts; penalties. Page 2 (pdf)
    893.135 Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking. Page 3 (pdf)
    900.06 Page 4 (pdf)
    961.02 Definitions. Page 11 (pdf)
    961.03 Determination of status as a wrongfully incarcerated person; determination of eligibility for compensation. Page 7 (pdf), Page 11 (pdf)
    961.04 Eligibility for compensation for wrongful incarceration. Page 8 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 346, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 11/13/2019 at 12:53 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice (Pre-Meeting) 12/10/2019 (pdf)
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice (Post-Meeting) 12/13/2019 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Pre-Meeting) 1/15/2020 (pdf)
    Appropriations PCS 776730 (Pre-Meeting) 1/15/2020 (pdf)
    Appropriations (Post-Meeting) 1/20/2020 (pdf)

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 259 (c1) Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration DuBose Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died on Calendar Track This Bill
    H 339 Drug Trafficking Offenses Andrade, Grieco Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Track This Bill
    H 1445 Sentencing and Incarceration Donalds Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Track This Bill
    S 468 Mandatory Sentences Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Track This Bill

    Proposed Committee Substitutes (1)

    PCS and Amendments Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    776730 - Proposed Committee Substitute Appropriations 12/13/2019
    4:16 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    1/20/2020    		 Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 442030 - Amendment (776730)
    Delete lines 56 - 92 and insert:     		Appropriations
    (Bradley)     		1/15/2020
    10:29 AM     		Withdrawn
    1/16/2020     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 765794 - Amendment (776730)
    Delete lines 199 - 205 and insert:     		Appropriations
    (Bradley)     		1/15/2020
    10:28 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    1/20/2020     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    704682 - Amendment
    Delete line 52 and insert:     		Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice
    (Bradley)     		12/9/2019
    4:41 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    12/11/2019     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (2)

    Date Committee Result
    12/11/2019 1:30 PM Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice 8 Yeas - 0 Nays
    1/16/2020 10:00 AM Appropriations 19 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (7)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    893.03 Standards and schedules. Page 9 (pdf)
    893.13 Prohibited acts; penalties. Page 2 (pdf)
    893.135 Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking. Page 3 (pdf)
    900.06 Page 4 (pdf)
    961.02 Definitions. Page 11 (pdf)
    961.03 Determination of status as a wrongfully incarcerated person; determination of eligibility for compensation. Page 7 (pdf), Page 11 (pdf)
    961.04 Eligibility for compensation for wrongful incarceration. Page 8 (pdf)

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  • SB 346, Original Filed Version Posted 9/18/2019 at 4:07 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Criminal Justice (Pre-Meeting) 11/8/2019 (pdf)
    Criminal Justice (Post-Meeting) 11/13/2019 (pdf)

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 259 Compensation for Wrongful Incarceration DuBose Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died on Calendar Track This Bill
    S 468 Mandatory Sentences Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    196590 - Amendment
    Delete lines 46 - 49 and insert:     		Criminal Justice
    (Bradley)     		11/8/2019
    10:10 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    11/12/2019     		Web Page
    PDF
    527338 - Amendment
    Between lines 181 and 182 insert:     		Criminal Justice
    (Bradley)     		11/8/2019
    10:09 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    11/12/2019     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    11/12/2019 10:30 AM Criminal Justice 5 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (7)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    893.03 Standards and schedules. Page 8 (pdf)
    893.13 Prohibited acts; penalties. Page 2 (pdf)
    893.135 Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking. Page 2 (pdf)
    900.06 Page 3 (pdf)
    961.02 Definitions. Page 10 (pdf)
    961.03 Determination of status as a wrongfully incarcerated person; determination of eligibility for compensation. Page 10 (pdf)
    961.04 Eligibility for compensation for wrongful incarceration. Page 7 (pdf)

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