HB 1359 (1992): relative to the confidentiality of police personnel files in criminal cases.

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HB 1359 (1992)

relative to the confidentiality of police personnel files in criminal cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 45

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 26, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 2, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 10, 1992, making it Chapter 45 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Record (Hills 23)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1992, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 11, 1992, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • March 26, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • January 8, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/08/92 DUE ON 02/26/92
  • January 14, 1992: HEARING JAN14 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 6, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB12 (VOTE 17-1;CC)
  • February 11, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC28,P731-732
  • February 12, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ34,P846 + 867
  • February 20, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • March 11, 1992: HEARING MAR11 11:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 25, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP MAR26
  • March 26, 1992: PASSED VV; SJ12,P300 + 339
  • April 2, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ64,P1624
  • April 2, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ14,P352
  • April 10, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/10/92 EFF: 01/01/93 CHAP.0045

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