2005 House Bill 4431 / 2006 Public Act 415

Enhanced murder penalty if stalking

Introduced in the House

March 1, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Lorence Wenke (R-63)

To include in the list of conditions that define first degree murder a murder committed while perpetrating aggravated stalking, or while in violation of a personal protection order, bail condition, or parole condition. First degree murder is punishable by mandatory life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 29, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 19, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also extends first degree murder penalties to murder committed while perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate torture.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 24, 2006

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To include in the list of conditions that define first degree murder a murder committed while perpetrating aggravated stalking; while in violation of a personal protection order, bail condition, or parole condition; or while perpetrating torture upon another human being. First degree murder is punishable by mandatory life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Received in the Senate

May 25, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 7, 2006

Amendment offered

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 12, 2006

Amendment offered by Sen. Mark Schauer (D-19)

To name the proposed law after a particular individual.

Consideration postponed

Sept. 13, 2006

Withdrawn by Sen. Mark Schauer (D-19)

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To include in the list of conditions that define first degree murder a murder committed while perpetrating aggravated stalking; while in violation of a personal protection order, bail condition, or parole condition; or while perpetrating torture upon another human being. First degree murder is punishable by mandatory life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Received in the House

Sept. 13, 2006

Sept. 14, 2006

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 29, 2006