HB 1105 (1994): limiting the suspension of sentences.
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HB 1105 (1994)
limiting the suspension of sentences.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 129
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 committee held a work session on January 19, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0. 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 March 30, 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 11, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 1994, making it Chapter 129 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 1994.
Sponsors
- Rep. Christie (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Knowles (Straf 11)
- Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22)
- Sen. Russman (SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 1994, 10:45 AM: hearing, RM206,LOB FOR: CORR &CJ;
- January 19, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
- March 30, 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 10:45 RM206,LOB FOR: CORR &CJ
- January 17, 1994: (SUBCOM: REPS METZGER, TOOMEY, CLARK, ANDREWS, SYTEK & LOZEAU)
- January 19, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN19 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
- February 28, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 12-0)
- February 28, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5274>; HC30,P884-885
- March 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ34,P1088-1089 + 1111
- March 22, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P226
- March 30, 1994: HEARING MAR30 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 10, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ15,P405
- May 11, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2088
- May 23, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/23/94 EFF: 07/22/94 CHAP.0129