HB 1448 (1996): allowing judges to authorize by telephone the use of eavesdropping devices in life threatening situations.

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HB 1448 (1996)

allowing judges to authorize by telephone the use of eavesdropping devices in life threatening situations.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 1996 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Reynolds (Straf 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Dolan (Rock 12)
  • Rep. Lupien (Rock 13)
  • Rep. Ross (Rock 26)
  • Rep. L. Jean (Hills 17)
  • Sen. Colantuono (SD14)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ4,P135
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 17, 1996: HEARING JAN17 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB13 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 13, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ25,P807

Laws It Would Change

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