SB 673-FN (1994): generally amending certain provisions relating to domestic violence.
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SB 673-FN (1994)
generally amending certain provisions relating to domestic violence.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Civil Actions
- Chapter law: 259
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 8, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 8, 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 March 22, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 1994. The committee held a work session on April 12, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–1. On April 19, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 3, 1994 the Senate 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 June 2, 1994, making it Chapter 259 of the session laws. It took effect on June 2, 1994.
Sponsors
- Sen. Baldizar (SD12) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Podles (SD16)
- Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
- Rep. C. Johnson (Belk 1)
- Rep. Lown (Hills 14)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 1994, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
- April 5, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
- April 12, 1994, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
Votes
- February 8, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- February 8, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — division vote, passed
- March 22, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 19, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 3, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P17
- February 2, 1994: HEARING FEB02 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 7, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB08
- February 7, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4935>; SC8,P8-9
- February 8, 1994: COMM AM<4935>, AA VV; SEN BALDIZAR FL AM<5011>, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ4,P85-86 + 95
- February 8, 1994: SEN HOLLINGWORTH MOVED TO RECONSIDER 3RD READING, MA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FIN DIV; (SEE PERM JRNL)
- March 17, 1994: 03/17/94 INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ45,P1465
- March 21, 1994: FIN EXEC COMM REPORT OTP MAR22
- March 22, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ9,P241 + 255
- March 24, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/24/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
- April 5, 1994: HEARING APR05 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR &CJ
- April 12, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR12 01:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
- April 14, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR21 (VOTE 12-1)
- April 14, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5971>; HC48,P1557
- April 19, 1994: WITHOUT OBJECTION, ACTED ON APR19; HJ53,P1731
- April 19, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ53,P1732-1733 + 1743
- May 3, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ14,P332
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P527
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2132
- June 2, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/02/94 EFF: 06/02/94* CHAP.0259