SB 515 (1994): relative to requirements for alternate jurors.
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SB 515 (1994)
relative to requirements for alternate jurors.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Courts and Procedure
- Chapter law: 23
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1994 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on March 3, 1994 and March 7, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was enrolled on March 24, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On March 31, 1994 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 31, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 1994, making it Chapter 23 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1995.
Sponsors
- Sen. Pignatelli (SD13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 1994, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
- March 3, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- March 7, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P6
- January 12, 1994: HEARING JAN12 10:45 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
- February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB03
- February 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4866>(NEW TITLE); SC7,P25-26
- February 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P61 + 77
- February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ26,P755
- February 16, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
- March 3, 1994: HEARING MAR03 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 7, 1994: CONTINUED HEARING MAR07 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR31 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
- March 24, 1994: 03/24/94 ENROLLED; SJ10,P271
- March 31, 1994: PASSED; HJ45,P1471 + 1485
- March 31, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ49,P1584
- April 22, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/22/94 EFF: 01/01/95 CHAP.0023