HB 693-FN (1992): relative to forfeiture of items seized in connection with controlled drug offenses.

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HB 693-FN (1992)

relative to forfeiture of items seized in connection with controlled drug offenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 182

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to consider on 03/19/1991”, on a motion by Rep. Gross & Chambers. On March 19, 1991 the bill was referred to the Judiciary committee. The committee held work sessions on June 19, 1991, September 25, 1991, October 9, 1991, October 16, 1991 and October 29, 1991. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 1991 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on November 21, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–5. On January 9, 1992 the House adopted “Special Order to 01/14/1992”. On January 14, 1992 the House adopted “Special Order to 01/16/1992” on a voice vote. On January 16, 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 21, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, 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 20, 1992 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 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 7, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 1992, making it Chapter 182 of the session laws. It took effect on June 11, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Jasper (Hills 19) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Record (Hills 23)
  • Rep. Searles (Hills 19)
  • Rep. Lachut (Hills 1)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 7, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • June 19, 1991, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • September 25, 1991, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB : JUDICIARY
  • October 9, 1991, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB :JUD
  • October 16, 1991, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, ST HSE CAFETERIA
  • October 29, 1991, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB :JUD
  • October 30, 1991, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB :JUD
  • November 14, 1991, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • November 21, 1991, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB :JUD
  • January 21, 1992, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,ST HOUSE
  • March 25, 1992, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • January 14, 1992, House: Special Order to 01/16/1992 — voice vote, passed
  • January 16, 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,P301
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • March 7, 1991: HEARING MAR07 11:30 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT RE-REF FOR MAR20 (VOTE 13-1;CC)
  • March 19, 1991: REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER ON MAR19, MA 2/3VV; HJ53A,P1142
  • March 19, 1991: RE-REFERRED TO JUDICIARY; HJ53B,P1159
  • June 19, 1991: RE-REF CRIMINAL SUBCOM WORK SESS JUN19 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • September 25, 1991: RE-REF CRIM SUBCOM WK SESS SEP25 10:00 RM208,LOB : JUDICIARY
  • October 9, 1991: RE-REF CRIM SUBCOM WK & EXEC SESS OCT09 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUD
  • October 16, 1991: RE-REF CRIM SUBCOM WK & EXEC SESS OCT16 10:00 ST HSE CAFETERIA
  • October 29, 1991: RE-REF CRIM SUBCOM WK SESS OCT29 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUD
  • October 30, 1991: RE-REF FULL COMM EXEC SESS OCT30 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUD
  • November 5, 1991: RE-REF BRIEFING & EXEC SESS NOV14 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUD
  • November 21, 1991: RE-REF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROP AM NOV21 10:00 RM208,LOB :JUD
  • December 31, 1991: RE-REF MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR 1992, ON 01/09/92 (VOTE 11-5)
  • January 3, 1992: PROP MAJ AM; HC4,P66-70
  • January 9, 1992: SPECIAL ORDER TO 01/14/92 (JAN09 CALENDAR MOVED DUE TO WEATHER)
  • January 14, 1992: SPECIAL ORDER TO JAN16, REP BURLING MA VV; HJ13,P437
  • January 16, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP VV; HJ14,P463-67
  • January 21, 1992: HEARING JAN21 02:00 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • January 24, 1992: MAJ APPROP REPORT OTP/AM FOR JAN30 (VOTE 20-0;CC)
  • January 24, 1992: PROP APPROP AM; HC17,P520
  • January 30, 1992: PASSED WITH AM; HJ23,P617 + 646
  • January 30, 1992: <NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION; REP HAWKINS; HJ23,P647>
  • February 20, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY
  • March 25, 1992: HEARING MAR25 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 6, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR07
  • April 6, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC25,P4-5
  • April 7, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ15,P358-359 + 366
  • April 21, 1992: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REPS LOWN & HAGER MA VV; HJ76,P1962
  • May 7, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ83,P2143
  • May 7, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ22,P681
  • May 12, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/12/92 EFF: 06/11/92 CHAP.0182

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