HB 1191-FN (1994): relative to victims and victims' compensation.

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HB 1191-FN (1994)

relative to victims and victims' compensation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 394

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–2. On February 16, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Fin committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 12, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 17, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6678) was adopted on May 26, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 26, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1994, making it Chapter 394 of the session laws. It took effect on June 10, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Burling (Sull 1)
  • Rep. Palmer (Sull 11)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 23, 1994, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — division vote, passed
  • May 12, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ7,P183
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94 DUE ON 02/10/94
  • January 19, 1994: HEARING JAN19 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB16 (VOTE 10-2)
  • February 10, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4965>(NEW TITLE); HC23,P683-684
  • February 16, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ27,P817 + 838
  • March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ8,P164
  • March 23, 1994: HEARING MAR23 11:15 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • May 9, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY10
  • May 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6383>; SC30,P19-20
  • May 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FIN DIV; SJ15,P392-393
  • May 11, 1994: FIN COMM REPORT OTP MAY12
  • May 12, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ17,P441 + 493
  • May 17, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP LOWN MA VV; HJ67,P2096
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED AM<6678>, AM ADOPTED; HJ75,P2221
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED AM, AM ADOPTED; SJ20,P611
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ75,P2227
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P618
  • June 10, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/94 EFF: 06/10/94 CHAP.0394

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