HSB 63

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2021
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2021
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeJanuary 21, 2021
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 198
5. Next: Senate committee
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 198 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 198 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to assault involving a laser emitting a visible light beam.1. _____ light-emitting diode technology. A person who commits an assault is guilty of a simple misdemeanor, aggravated misdemeanor, serious misdemeanor, class “D” felony, or a class “C” felony depending upon the circumstances of the offense.

Full bill text¹

House subcommittee

Named January 14, 2021. On January 21, 2021 it recommended passage. H.J. 179.

• Rep. Gary Worthan R
• Rep. Wes Breckenridge D
• Rep. Cherielynn Westrich REmail

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

Fiscal note

House File 198 expands the definition of assault, and the fiscal impact cannot be estimated due to the lack of existing conviction data. Table 2 contains cost estimates for the average State cost per offense class type for one conviction. The cost estimate includes operating costs incurred by the Judicial Branch, the State Public Defender, and the Department of Corrections for one conviction.

• Assault, Lasers · January 28, 2021

Reading a fiscal note²

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