HB 476 (1993): establishing the crime of stalking and authorizing the state to enforce domestic violence protective orders issued in other states.

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HB 476 (1993)

establishing the crime of stalking and authorizing the state to enforce domestic violence protective orders issued in other states.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 173

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1993. The committee held a work session on February 9, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On March 3, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 18, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 20, 1993 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1993, making it Chapter 173 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1)
  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)
  • Rep. Record (Hills 27)
  • Rep. Carl Johnson (Belk 1)
  • Sen. McLane (SD15)
  • Sen. W. King (SD2)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1993, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • February 9, 1993, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • April 12, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • March 3, 1993, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1993, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ8,P120
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 28, 1993: HEARING JAN28 01:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • February 9, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB09 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR &CJ
  • February 11, 1993: 21 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 03/03/93); HJ22,P428
  • February 16, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 17-0)
  • February 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1486>; HC25,P573-574
  • March 3, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ31,P711-712 + 735
  • March 11, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P201
  • March 11, 1993: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR05 10:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 12, 1993: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR12 10:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • May 17, 1993: MAJ COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY18
  • May 17, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2641>(NEW TITLE); SC34,P16-17
  • May 18, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ18,P358-359 + 373
  • May 20, 1993: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP D SYTEK MA VV; HJ79,P1873
  • May 20, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ82,P1919
  • May 25, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ20,P464
  • May 27, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/93 EFF: 07/26/93 CHAP.0173

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