S 207: An Act to Reduce the Minimum Sentences for Crimes Involving Controlled Substances
Sponsored by: Senators Metts, Pichardo, C Levesque, and Perry
This would remove minimum penalties for some controlled substances violations, and reduce some maximum penalties. The sentence for possessing or delivering one to five kilograms with a detectable amount of marijuana would be reduced from 10 to 50 years to up to 20 years. The sentence for possessing or delivering more than five kilgrams with a detectable amount of marijuana would be reduced from 20 years to life to up to 30 years.
This bill passed the General Assembly with more than 90% of the vote. It was vetoed by July 3, 2007
