HB 338-FN (1992): prohibiting the detention of minors in adult correctional facilities and jails.
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HB 338-FN (1992)
prohibiting the detention of minors in adult correctional facilities and jails.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 18
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 10–5. On March 7, 1991 the bill was referred to the Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice committee. The committee held work sessions on May 14, 1991 and May 28, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On January 9, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 4, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 19, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 26, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 3, 1992, making it Chapter 18 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1993.
Sponsors
- Rep. Julie Brown (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice, RM206,LOB
- May 14, 1991, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice, RM206,LOB
- May 28, 1991, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Children, Youth and Juvenile Justice, RM206,LOB
- March 4, 1992, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM 103,LOB
Votes
- January 9, 1992, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- March 19, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CHILD, Y&JJ; HJ16,P147
- February 4, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB05 DUE ON MAR12
- February 13, 1991: HEARING FEB13 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR: CHILD Y&JJ
- February 27, 1991: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR07 (VOTE 10-5)
- March 7, 1991: RE-REFERRED TO CHILD Y&JJ VV; HJ42,P785
- May 1, 1991: [RE-REF SUBCOM: REPS CONNELL, JULIE BROWN, WOODS, MCILWAINE & GAGNON]
- May 14, 1991: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY14 10:30 RM206,LOB FOR: CH YTH
- May 28, 1991: RE-REF SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAY28 10:30 RM206,LOB FOR: CHILD
- October 1, 1991: RE-REF SUBCOM PUB HEARING & WK SESS OCT17, 10:00 RM206,LOB CY&J
- October 3, 1991: RE-REF BILLS/ FINAL ACTION OCT29 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR:CY&JJ
- October 29, 1991: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1992, ON 01/09/92 (VOTE 14-0)
- December 10, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC113,P2307-2308
- January 9, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ10,P338-339 + 344
- February 4, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
- March 4, 1992: HEARING MAR4 10:45 RM 103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 18, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP MAR19
- March 19, 1992: PASSED VV; SJ10,P293 + 295
- March 26, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ61,P1547
- March 26, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ12,P338
- April 3, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/03/92 EFF: 01/01/93 CHAP.0018