HB 526-FN (1992): relative to transfers to the state prison.

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HB 526-FN (1992)

relative to transfers to the state prison.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 143

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 18–0. On March 19, 1991 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held a work session on June 26, 1991. The committee held a public hearing on October 2, 1991. The committee held work sessions on October 7, 1991 and October 9, 1991. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes. On January 9, 1992 the House adopted “Special Order to 01/14/1992”. On January 14, 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 with changes. On April 7, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 21, 1992 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 1992, making it Chapter 143 of the session laws. It took effect on July 5, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • June 26, 1991, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • October 2, 1991, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • October 7, 1991, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, RM305,LOB :JUD
  • October 9, 1991, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB :JUD
  • March 4, 1992, 11:15 AM: hearing, RM103,LOB FOR; JUDICIARY

Votes

  • January 14, 1992, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 1992, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ23,P294
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • March 6, 1991: HEARING MAR06 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 8, 1991: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR19 (VOTE 18-0)
  • March 19, 1991: RE-REFERRED TO JUDICIARY VV; HJ53A,P1091
  • June 26, 1991: RE-REF CRIMINAL SUBCOM WORK SESS JUN26 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • September 18, 1991: ==CANCELLED== RE-REF CRIM SUBCOM WK SESS SEP18 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • October 2, 1991: RE-REF PUBLIC HEARING OCT2 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR JUDICIARY
  • October 7, 1991: RE-REF CRIMINAL SUBCOM WRK & EXEC SESS OCT7 9:30 RM305,LOB :JUD
  • October 9, 1991: RE-REF CRIM SUBCOM WK & EXEC SESS OCT09 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUD
  • October 15, 1991: RE-REF REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1992, ON 01/09/92 (VOTE 16-2)
  • December 10, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC113,P2323-2324
  • January 9, 1992: SPECIAL ORDER TO 01/14/92 (JAN09 CALENDAR MOVED DUE TO WEATHER)
  • January 14, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ13,P436-437 + 442
  • February 4, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • March 4, 1992: HEARING MAR4 11:15 RM103,LOB FOR; JUDICIARY
  • April 6, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR07
  • April 6, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC25,P4
  • April 7, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P357 + 365
  • April 21, 1992: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP LOWN MA VV; HJ76,P1962
  • April 23, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ20,P584
  • May 6, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ83,P2136
  • May 6, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/92 EFF: 07/05/92 CHAP.0143

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