Bill Status
The bill was set aside to be carried over in the 2006 Legislative Session at the request of prosecutor and defense attorney associations.
Bill Summary
HB 1327 was a response to a US Supreme Court Case that revises procedures whereby the prosecution may seek an enhanced sentence for conviction of certain violations. The bill requires the prosecutor to file a separate motion for enhanced penalties at least 30 days prior to the trial, allege the aggravating circumstances, and provide the defendant with discovery of all evidence to be introduced.