2006 House Bill 6320

Increase shooting from vehicle penalties

Introduced in the House

Aug. 9, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Brenda Clack (D-34)

To increase the penalty for intentionally shooting a firearm from a vehicle in a manner that endangers another person, from up to four years in prison and a $2,000 fine, to 10 years and $10,000, and 15 year and $15,000 if another person is seriously injured.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 29, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that authorizes a sentence of life in prison if the drive-by shooting results in the death of another.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To increase the penalty for intentionally shooting a firearm from a vehicle in a manner that endangers another person, from up to four years in prison and a $2,000 fine, to 10 years and $10,000, 15 year and $15,000 if another person is seriously injured, and up to life in prison if someone is killed.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary