SB 244 (1993): relative to the penalties for persons convicted of negligent homicide.
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SB 244 (1993)
relative to the penalties for persons convicted of negligent homicide.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 272
The Story
It was introduced on February 4, 1993 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 18, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 10, 1993 and was referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1993. The committee held a work session on April 1, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 25, 1993 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 9, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 1993, making it Chapter 272 of the session laws. It took effect on July 15, 1993.
Sponsors
- Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 1993, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB
- March 25, 1993, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
- April 1, 1993, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
Votes
- February 18, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 25, 1993, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 4, 1993: SEN RUSSMAN SUSP RULES FOR INTRO, MA 2/3VV; INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ3,P39
- February 17, 1993: HEARING FEB17 08:30 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- February 17, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB18
- February 17, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1604>; SC14,P21-22
- February 18, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ7,P115 + 135
- March 10, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ36,P856
- March 11, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/10/93 DUE ON 04/14/93
- March 25, 1993: HEARING MAR25 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR &CJ
- April 1, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR01 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
- April 13, 1993: 8 CAL DAY EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 4/22); HJ56,P1351
- April 21, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR29 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- April 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2196>( NEW TITLE) HC60,P1489
- April 29, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ64,P1581 + 1602
- May 25, 1993: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN MACDONALD MA VV; SJ20,P457
- June 9, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ23,P516
- June 9, 1993: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JRNL)
- June 15, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/15/93 EFF: 07/15/93 CHAP.0272