HB 1104 (1994): making a person who knowingly causes the death of a judicial officer guilty of capital murder.
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HB 1104 (1994)
making a person who knowingly causes the death of a judicial officer guilty of capital murder.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 128
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 8–4. On March 10, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 3, 1994 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Sen. Delahunty. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 1994, making it Chapter 128 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.
Sponsors
- Rep. Christie (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Knowles (Straf 11)
- Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22)
- Sen. Barnes (SD17)
- Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
- Sen. Russman (SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM206,LOB
- April 6, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- March 10, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ7,P179
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94 DUE ON 03/10/94
- January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 10:00 RM206,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
- February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 8-4)
- February 10, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4618>; HC30,P884
- March 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ34,P1088 + 1111
- March 22, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P226
- April 6, 1994: HEARING APR06 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP MAY03
- May 3, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ14,P347 + 364
- May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
- May 11, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2088
- May 12, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ17,P460
- May 23, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/23/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0128