SB 116 (1993): relative to reporting of treatment or assistance given to victims of domestic abuse and requiring physicians and hospitals to use domestic violence protocol as adopted by the department of justice.
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SB 116 (1993)
relative to reporting of treatment or assistance given to victims of domestic abuse and requiring physicians and hospitals to use domestic violence protocol as adopted by the department of justice.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 95
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 4, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 17, 1993 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 8, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 15, 1993 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 29, 1993, making it Chapter 95 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1994.
Sponsors
- Sen. Shaheen (SD21) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. McLane (SD15)
- Sen. Baldizar (SD12)
- Rep. Record (Hills 27)
- Rep. Loder (Straf 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 1993, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, NOON RM103,LOB
- March 25, 1993, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 4, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 15, 1993, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ2,P28
- February 3, 1993: HEARING FEB03 12:00 NOON RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 3, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR04
- March 4, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1802>(NEW TITLE); SC16,P40
- March 4, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P173 + 198
- March 17, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ41,P991
- March 17, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/16/93 DUE ON 04/20/93
- March 25, 1993: HEARING MAR25 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 1, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR08 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
- April 2, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2115>; HC48,P1156
- April 8, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ52,P1254 + 1274
- April 15, 1993: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ14,P267
- April 20, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ15,P284
- April 22, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ61,P1496
- April 29, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/29/93 EFF: 01/01/94 CHAP.0095