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Committee backs bill tightening presumption of prison for certain serious offenses
Summary
The committee favorably recommended the first substitute of HB 78, which treats attempted versions of specified serious crimes as presumptively punishable by prison unless a judge makes an on‑the‑record finding otherwise. The measure reflects negotiated changes with defense, prosecution and victim‑service stakeholders.
The House Judiciary Committee voted to favorably recommend the first substitute of HB 78, a negotiated bill that adjusts sentencing presumptions for a narrow set of serious offenses.
Representative Quinn said the bill responds to concerns that pleading to a lesser included or attempted offense can defeat the legislature’s stated sentencing presumption for certain…
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