The following bills relate to Strategy 3: Toughen state gun-crime laws led by State Rep. John DeBerry and State Sen. Mark Norris.

 

SB 0929 by Sen. M. Norris (HB 1194 by Reps. J. DeBerry/ B. Rich)
AKA "Street Terrorism Bill"
Provides sentencing enhancements for certain crimes of force or violence if committed collectively by three or more individuals.

Those crimes include, second degree murder, attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, aggravated robbery, robbery and carjacking.
Fiscal Note: $17,141,100

SB 0928 by Sen. M. Norris (HB 1195 by Reps. J. DeBerry/ B. Rich)
AKA "Crooks with Guns Bill"
Adds additional offenses to the definition "dangerous felony" for which there are enhanced sentences for employing or possessing a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Those felonies include second degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, aggravated arson and burglary.
Fiscal Note: $27,267,400

SB 0925 by Sen. M. Norris (HB 0612 by Rep. J. DeBerry)
AKA "Bill Enhancing Penalty for Aggravated Robbery"
Enhances the penalty for committing an aggravated robbery with a firearm or explosive device by increasing it from a class B to a class A felony.
Fiscal Note: $48,996,600

HB 2192 by J. DeBerry (SB 1996 by Sen. M. Norris)
AKA “Fiscal Review Committee”
“Operating costs,” for purposes of fiscal notes for bills resulting in net increase in periods of state incarceration, include deductions for reductions in recidivism and cost savings to community.

The following bill relates to Strategy 4: Reduce the caseload per prosecutor in the D.A.'s office for more effective prosecution led by State Sen. Jim Kyle and Shelby County Commissioner Mike Carpenter.

SB 0838 by R. McNally (HB 1402 by Rep. C. Fitzhugh)
AKA "DA Staffing Bill"
This legislation, as amended, would create additional assistant district attorney general positions statewide by October 1, 2009.

The following bills relate to Strategy 7: Establish a comprehensive school safety initiative led by Superintendent of Memphis City Schools Dr. Kriner Cash.

SB 0723 by Tate (HB 1645 by Jones U)
AKA “MCS Police Force”

Permits MCS to establish and operate a police force for the school system.

HB 1647 by Jones U (SB 0719 by Tate)
AKA “Mandatory Alternative Schools”
Establishes a pilot program of mandatory attendance in an alternative school within the Memphis City Schools.

The following bill relates to Strategy 14: Establish a coordinated domestic violence initiative led by Shelby County Commissioner Deidre Malone and Memphis City Councilman Reid Hedgepeth.

SB 0086 by TBD (HB 0317 by J. DeBerry)
Prohibits a medical facility from holding the victim of domestic abuse responsible for the payment of a forensic medical examination and provides for compensation of such exam by the criminal injures compensation fund.

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