SB 578 (1996): relative to the interception and disclosure of telecommunications or oral communications by emergency personnel.

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SB 578 (1996)

relative to the interception and disclosure of telecommunications or oral communications by emergency personnel.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 274

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On January 18, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1996 and was referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on March 21, 1996 and March 26, 1996. The committee held a work session on March 28, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 16, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6104) was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1996, making it Chapter 274 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Currier (SD7) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1996, 11:35 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
  • March 21, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • March 26, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • March 28, 1996, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB

Votes

  • January 18, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P7
  • January 10, 1996: HEARING JAN10 11:35 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • January 17, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP JAN18 (VOTE: 5-0)
  • January 18, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ3,P46 + 49
  • February 15, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT; (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • February 15, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/15/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • March 21, 1996: HEARING MAR21 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • March 26, 1996: CONTINUED HEARING MAR26 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • March 28, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR28 10:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • April 11, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5480>; HC50,P1660-1661
  • April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1780 + 1810
  • May 16, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN PODLES MA VV; SJ24,P472
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM<6104>(NEW TITLE), AA VV; SJ25,P555
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ69,P2114
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P568
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ72,P2168
  • June 10, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0274

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