HB 498 (1989): relative to publication of information on certain juvenile offenders.

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HB 498 (1989)

relative to publication of information on certain juvenile offenders.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 174

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 9–5. On March 7, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 11, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On April 25, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1989, making it Chapter 174 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Cooke (Rock 20) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Raynowska (Rock 20)
  • Rep. Sytek (Rock 20)
  • Rep. Roulston (Rock 20)
  • Rep. Micklon (Rock 20)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 1989, 3:15 PM: hearing, House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice, RM206,LOB
  • March 29, 1989, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212

Votes

  • March 7, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CHILD, YTH & JJ
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/7/89 DUE ON 3/14/89
  • February 21, 1989: HEARING 02/21/89 03:15 RM206,LOB FOR: CHILD, YTH & JJ
  • February 28, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR 3/7 VOTE (9-5); PROP COMM AM, HC34, P756
  • March 7, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/AM VV; HJ39, P927 + 948
  • March 8, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • March 29, 1989: HEARING 3/29/89 2:30 RM 212 FOR:JUDICIARY
  • April 6, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • April 11, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
  • April 25, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP BEAN MA VV; HJ75, P2263
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 22 PAGE 363
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 17, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/17/89 EFF: 7/16/89 CHAP: 174

Laws It Would Change

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