GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2001
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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1420
     

 
Sponsors:	Representative Carpenter.	
Referred to:	Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.	
April 26, 2001

     
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE LAWS REGARDING DRUG OFFENSES AND THE SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR THOSE OFFENSES AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE STUDY.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the laws regarding drug offenses and the current sentencing guidelines for those offenses.  In its study, the Commission shall consider whether more effective sentencing guidelines could be developed that focus on "repeat" drug offenders.  The Commission shall also consider the merits generally of increasing criminal penalties for drug violations and possible modifications that may be needed in placing a defendant on probation for a drug offense.  The Commission may consider the laws of other states regarding drug offenses and may also consider any other issues relevant to the study.
The Commission may make a progress report to the 2001 General Assembly, 2002 Regular Session, upon its convening and shall make its final report to the 2003 General Assembly upon its convening.
SECTION 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.