HB 1392 (1994): making a second or subsequent obscenity violation a class B felony and modifying a definition of sexual conduct.
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HB 1392 (1994)
making a second or subsequent obscenity violation a class B felony and modifying a definition of sexual conduct.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
- Chapter law: 60
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 12, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–2. On February 8, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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 9, 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 60 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.
Sponsors
- Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Klemarczyk (Rock 20)
- Rep. Vaughn (Rock 35)
- Rep. A. Smith (Rock 26)
- Rep. M. Fuller Clark (Rock 31)
- Sen. Barnes (SD17)
- Sen. Russman (SD19)
- Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
- Sen. Cohen (SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 1994, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
- March 9, 1994, 11:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- February 8, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 14, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ7,P191
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
- January 5, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN04 02:15 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & C
- January 12, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN12 02:15 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
- February 2, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB08 (VOTE 13-2)
- February 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4714>(NEW TITLE); HC16,P485
- February 8, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ19,P562 + 587
- February 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ5,P124
- March 9, 1994: HEARING MAR09 11:45 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
- April 12, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR14
- April 14, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ11,P284 + 296
- April 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ13,P330
- April 28, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1851
- May 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0060