HB 171 (1995): relative to an extended term of imprisonment for possession of a radio device while committing certain crimes.

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HB 171 (1995)

relative to an extended term of imprisonment for possession of a radio device while committing certain crimes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 131

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1995 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held public hearings on January 12, 1995 and January 19, 1995. The committee held work sessions on January 25, 1995, January 31, 1995, February 9, 1995, February 14, 1995, February 16, 1995 and February 28, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 15, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 20, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 2, 1995 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2546) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1995, making it Chapter 131 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Senter (Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Bartlett (Belk 6)
  • Rep. Wall (Straf 9)
  • Sen. Russman (SD19)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • January 19, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • January 25, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • January 31, 1995, 2:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • February 9, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • February 14, 1995, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • February 16, 1995, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • February 28, 1995, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • April 12, 1995, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 20, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 1995, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ9,P121
  • January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/03/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 12, 1995: HEARING JAN12 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • January 19, 1995: CONTINUED HEARING JAN19 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • January 25, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN25 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • January 31, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN31 02:15 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • February 9, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB09 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • February 14, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB14 11:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • February 16, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB16 09:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • February 28, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB28 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • March 1, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR09 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • March 1, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1521>(NEW TITLE); HC29,P664
  • March 9, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ35,P949 + 1024
  • March 15, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ9,P115
  • April 12, 1995: HEARING APR12 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 19, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR20
  • April 19, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2170>; SC30,P6-7
  • April 20, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P242 + 249
  • May 2, 1995: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP D SYTEK MA VV; HJ63,P1750
  • May 11, 1995: ENROLLED AM<2546>, AA VV; SJ19,P354
  • May 16, 1995: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ68,P1891
  • May 16, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ68,P1905
  • May 18, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ21,P377
  • May 24, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/95 EFF: 05/24/95 CHAP.0131

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