SB 515 (1996): relative to venue for arraignment and bail of defaulters and to waivers of driver's license suspensions for certain defaults.
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SB 515 (1996)
relative to venue for arraignment and bail of defaulters and to waivers of driver's license suspensions for certain defaults.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 182
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 21, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 5, 1996 and was referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 9, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1996, making it Chapter 182 of the session laws. It took effect on June 3, 1996.
Sponsors
- Sen. Johnson (SD3) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Colantuono (SD14)
- Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
- March 26, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
Votes
- February 21, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 9, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P2
- January 31, 1996: HEARING JAN31 10:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUD
- February 20, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB21 (VOTE 5-0)
- February 20, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5022>; SC10,P11
- February 21, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ9,P103-104 + 111
- March 5, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ34,P1214
- March 5, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/05/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
- March 26, 1996: HEARING MAR26 01:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR
- April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
- April 11, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5680>(NEW TITLE); HC50,P1644-1645
- April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1769-1770 + 1810
- May 9, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ23,P446
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ24,P483
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2107
- June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 06/03/96 CHAP.0182