6041 AMH CAVE NEID 3

SB 6041 - H AMD 1258 ADOPTED 3-4-94

By Representative Caver

     On page 12, after line 39, insert:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3.  The sentencing guidelines commission shall study the effect of this act.  This study shall be completed within 12 months of the effective date of this act and shall address the racially disparate impact, if any, which is found in the application of the basis for an exceptional sentence.  This report shall be published and made a public document.

     The legislature shall publicly address the racially disparate impact in hearings and legislation, if any is found by the sentencing guidelines commission.

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  The sentencing guidelines commission shall study any racially disparate impact arising from implementation of this act.  The legislature shall address any disparate impact found by the sentencing guidelines commission.