HB 656-FN (1991): relative to criminal mischief.
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HB 656-FN (1991)
relative to criminal mischief.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 35
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 2, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 11, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 19, 1991, making it Chapter 35 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.
Sponsors
- Rep. A. Bourque (Hills 35) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Domaingue (Hills 42)
- Sen. J. King (SD18)
- Sen. St. Jean (SD20)
- Sen. Podles (SD16)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 1991, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- March 27, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- April 2, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ23,P299
- February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON FEB28
- February 25, 1991: HEARING FEB25 01:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 5, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
- March 7, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC37,P688
- March 13, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ51,P1065 + 1083
- March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ12,P156
- March 27, 1991: HEARING MAR27 10:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 29, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR02
- April 2, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ15,P215 + 220
- April 9, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ16,P234
- April 11, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1504
- April 19, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/19/91 EFF: 01/01/92 CHAP.0035