HB 677-FN (1992): establishing a 2-year pilot program in Rockingham county eliminating the trial de novo system in misdemeanor cases.

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HB 677-FN (1992)

establishing a 2-year pilot program in Rockingham county eliminating the trial de novo system in misdemeanor cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 223

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 1991 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held a work session on September 24, 1991. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 1991 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes. On January 8, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 30, 1992 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 18, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 7, 1992 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 7, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1992, making it Chapter 223 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Murphy (Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. W. Johnson (Merr 5)
  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1)
  • Rep. Chambers (Graf 12)
  • Rep. Jacobson (Merr 2)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)
  • Sen. Bass (SD11)
  • Sen. Nelson (SD13)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 27, 1991, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • September 24, 1991, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • January 15, 1992, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,ST HOUSE
  • March 18, 1992, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • January 8, 1992, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 1992, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ23,P300
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON FEB28
  • February 22, 1991: ==CANCELLED==HEARING FEB22 01:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 27, 1991: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB27 01:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 27, 1991: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR06 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • March 6, 1991: RE-REFERRED TO JUDICIARY; HJ40,P728
  • September 24, 1991: RE-REF SUBCOM WK SESS SEP24 01:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • October 15, 1991: RE-REF EXEC SESSIONS OCT15 & OCT17 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUD
  • October 22, 1991: RE-REF REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1992, ON 01/08/92 (VOTE 16-1)
  • December 10, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); HC113,P2340
  • January 8, 1992: COMM AM, AA DIV(292-20); PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP VV; HJ9,P329-330
  • January 15, 1992: HEARING JAN15 02:00 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • January 23, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR JAN30 (VOTE 21-0;CC)
  • January 24, 1992: PROP APPROP (NEW TITLE) AM; HC17,P519-520
  • January 30, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ23,P617 + 646
  • February 4, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • March 18, 1992: HEARING MAR18 12:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 6, 1992: COMM REPORT REF FOR STUDY APR07
  • April 7, 1992: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ15,P357 (SEE SR24 ALSO)
  • May 7, 1992: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN BASS MA VV; SEN HOLLINGWORTH SUBST OTP, MA VV; PASSED VV; SJ22,P693-696 + 700
  • May 7, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ87,P2198
  • May 11, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ22,P718
  • May 13, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/92 EFF: 07/01/92 CHAP.0223

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