TO REQUIRE ONLY A COURT TO FIX PUNISHMENT IF A DEFENDANT IS CHARGED WITH A FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR; AND TO REQUIRE ONLY A JUDGE TO SENTENCE A DEFENDANT FOR A CHARGE THAT RESULTS IN A CONVICTION.
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Where it stands
Introduced
Died
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2025
May 5Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.Died
Apr 7Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATEMinor