HB 17 (1989): changing the language of the oath administered to petit jurors in criminal cases.

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HB 17 (1989)

changing the language of the oath administered to petit jurors in criminal cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 5

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 16–3. On January 31, 1989 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 16, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 23, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 4, 1989, making it Chapter 5 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Johnson (Merr 5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 8, 1989, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212

Votes

  • January 31, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • January 4, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/04/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
  • January 24, 1989: HEARING 01/24/89 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR:JUDICIARY
  • January 25, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP For:1/31 VOTE ( 16-3 )
  • January 31, 1989: REP. HEALY SUB ITL,WITHDRAWN; PASSED VV
  • February 9, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • March 8, 1989: HEARING 3/8 1:30 RM 212 FOR:JUDICIARY
  • March 9, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • March 16, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • March 22, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • March 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • April 4, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/4/89 EFF: 1/1/90 CHAP: 5

Laws It Would Change

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