SB 771-FN-A (1994): relative to an implementation plan for additional training of police, prosecutors, and correctional personnel in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault cases and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 771-FN-A (1994)

relative to an implementation plan for additional training of police, prosecutors, and correctional personnel in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault cases and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 300

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 division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Fin committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 22, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1994. The committee held a work session on April 13, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0. On April 19, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 27, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 5, 1994 the House voted to pass it. On May 12, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 6, 1994, making it Chapter 300 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Sen. MacDonald (SD3)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Sen. Disnard (SD8)
  • Rep. D. Sytek (Rock 26)
  • Rep. O'Keefe (Rock 21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1994, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • April 6, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • April 13, 1994, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM305,LOB :PUB PROT
  • April 27, 1994, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • February 8, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — division vote, passed
  • March 22, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P24
  • February 2, 1994: HEARING FEB02 NOON RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 7, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB08
  • February 7, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4947>; SC8,P9
  • February 8, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FIN DIV; SJ4,P86
  • March 17, 1994: 03/17/94 INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB PROT; HJ45,P1467
  • March 21, 1994: FIN EXEC COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR22
  • March 21, 1994: PROP FIN EXEC COMM AM<5681>(NEW TITLE); SC17,P22
  • March 22, 1994: FIN COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ9,P247 + 255
  • March 28, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/28/94 DUE ON 04/14/94
  • April 6, 1994: HEARING APR06 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • April 13, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR13 10:30 RM305,LOB :PUB PROT
  • April 14, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR19 (VOTE 11-0)
  • April 14, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5965>(NEW TITLE); HC48,P1572
  • April 19, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP VV; HJ53,P1725
  • April 27, 1994: APPROP HEARING APR27 01:15 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • April 28, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY05 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • May 5, 1994: PASSED; HJ61,P1946 + 1993
  • May 12, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ17,P466
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P566
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2135
  • June 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/06/94 EFF: 06/06/94 CHAP.0300

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