Penalties for domestic violence.
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Official record
2008 General Session Summary for HB0043 Bill No.: HB0043 Drafter: JHR LSO No.: 08LSO-0035 Effective Date: 7/1/2008 Enrolled Act No.: <enrnum> Chapter No.: <chptnum> Prime Sponsor: Representative Berger Catch Title: Penalties for domestic violence. Subject: Amends a penalty for domestic abuse offenses and provides a calculation for time periods for purposes of penalties. Summary/Major Elements: This bill: Amends the potential term of probation for a domestic violence offense from the current 2 years to 3 years; Clarifies that the time periods to be used for calculating enhanced penalties shall be based on the dates of the offenses, not the dates of the convictions; Adds language to aid in the clarification of when the time period begins for purposes of enhanced penalties. Note: Final action on this bill was not taken at this time this summary was prepared. Should changes be made to the bill upon final passage, an updated summary will be transmitted to all legislators.
Public statements
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that the bill should be rejected because it failed to include meaningful changes regarding penalties for domestic violence and subsequent offenses.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports giving judges more flexibility in sentencing because the current approach is too rigid and does not account for individual circumstances.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports changing time frames because they were previously too short, even though federal law only recommends them rather than mandating them.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports increasing fines and incarceration terms for domestic violence offenses to protect families, provide financial deterrence, and ensure victim safety when rehabilitation is not possible.
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Adopted 3rd reading by SIMPSON
Adopted, Corrected 3rd reading by BRECHTEL
Adopted Standing Committee by H01
Adopted Standing Committee by ROSS