HB 709 (1989): relative to use of recording devices by plaintiffs and defendants.
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HB 709 (1989)
relative to use of recording devices by plaintiffs and defendants.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Judiciary 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 11–5. On March 22, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on April 12, 1989 and May 3, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 9, 1989 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ouellette (Hills 48) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 1989, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- April 12, 1989, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM212LOB
- May 3, 1989, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212
The Docket
- January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/09/89 DUE ON 03/14/89
- February 21, 1989: HEARING 02/21/89 03:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 16, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 3/22 VOTE (11-5 cc)
- March 16, 1989: PROP COMM AM, HC50, P1467
- March 22, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ54, P1625-26, HJ54A, P1673
- March 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- April 12, 1989: HEARING 4/12/89 2:30 RM212LOB FOR:JUDICIARY
- May 3, 1989: RESCHEDULED HEARING 5/3/89 2:00 RM 212 FOR: JUDICIARY
- May 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTPA
- May 9, 1989: SUBSTITUTE MOTION: REFER TO INTERIM STUDY MOTION ADOPTED
- May 9, 1989: REFERRED FOR INT STUDY