Wednesday, February 03, 2016

Marijuana and DUI bills pending
A Republican-sponsored bill that would make three or more convictions for simple possession or casual exchange of marijuana a misdemeanor rather than a felony passed a key hurdle on Tuesday. With a unanimous 9-0 vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill that would make changes to the prosecution of those found guilty of possessing marijuana and other controlled substances three or more times. The move is expected to decrease the state's incarceration costs by as much as $2 million, according to the bill's fiscal note. The change comes as part of a package deal. The heart of the bill was actually centered on enhancing the state's DUIs laws. Current law provides for a Class E felony to any person with four of more DUI convictions. The bill would alter the state's law and give a Class C felony to anyone with six or more DUI convictions, and would cost $1.6 million each year.


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