HB 752-FN (1989): relative to domestic violence.

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HB 752-FN (1989)

relative to domestic violence.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 297

The Story

It was introduced on February 9, 1989 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0. On March 23, 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 a public hearing on April 26, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 16, 1989. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 1989, making it Chapter 297 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Spear (Ches 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Burton (Straf 4)
  • Rep. Gage (Rock 13)
  • Sen. Krasker (SD24)
  • Sen. Roberge (SD9)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 26, 1989, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 212

The Docket

  • February 9, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • February 10, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/14/89 DUE ON 3/16/89
  • March 2, 1989: HEARING 03/02/89 10:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 17, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR3/23 VOTE(19-0 cc); PROP COMM AM, HC52,P1582-86
  • March 23, 1989: PASSED W/AM; HJ56, P1699-1702 + 1749
  • March 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • April 26, 1989: HEARING 4/26/89 3:00 RM 212 FOR:JUDICIARY
  • May 3, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP
  • May 4, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • May 11, 1989: ENROLLED BILL AMENDMENT SJ: 23 P: 385
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; HJ89, P2698
  • May 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 23, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 29, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/29/89 EFF: 1/1/90 CHAP: 297

Laws It Would Change

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