HB 1164 (1994): requiring a hearing and determination of dangerousness before a person found incompetent to stand trial may be ordered to remain in custody.
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HB 1164 (1994)
requiring a hearing and determination of dangerousness before a person found incompetent to stand trial may be ordered to remain in custody.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Courts and Procedure
- Chapter law: 55
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 27, 1994 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 1994, making it Chapter 55 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lown (Hills 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Record (Hills 27)
- Sen. Podles (SD16)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- March 16, 1994, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- April 14, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P182
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
- January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- January 20, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR JAN27 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- January 27, 1994: PASSED; HJ14,P422 + 439
- February 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ5,P123
- March 16, 1994: HEARING MAR16 NOON RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
- April 12, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR14
- April 14, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ11,P283 + 295
- April 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ13,P321
- April 28, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1851
- May 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0055