HB 1232 (1994): prohibiting annulments for certain crimes.
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HB 1232 (1994)
prohibiting annulments for certain crimes.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 224
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 20, 1994. The committee held work sessions on January 26, 1994 and February 2, 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 with changes on a voice vote. On May 3, 1994 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Sen. Delahunty. On May 5, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1994, making it Chapter 224 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.
Sponsors
- Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 1994, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM206,LOB
- January 26, 1994, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
- February 2, 1994, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
- March 30, 1994, 10:45 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 with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 5, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ7,P184
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
- January 20, 1994: HEARING JAN20 01:30 RM206,LOB FOR: CORR &CJ
- January 21, 1994: (SUBCOM: REPS CAMPBELL, CLARK, CHRISTIE, HILLIARD & LOZEAU)
- January 26, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN26 01:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
- February 2, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB02 09:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
- February 16, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR10 (VOTE 12-0)
- February 16, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5235>; HC30,P889-890
- March 10, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ34,P1089-1091 + 1111
- March 22, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P227
- March 30, 1994: HEARING MAR30 10:45 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP MAY03
- May 3, 1994: SEN COLANTUONO FL AM<6301>, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P349 + + P365
- May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
- May 5, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP D SYTEK MA VV; HJ61,P1944
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2132
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P525
- May 27, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0224