HB 105 (1997): allowing an extension of time limits upon a showing of good cause for holding an adjudicatory hearing in certain delinquency cases.

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HB 105 (1997)

allowing an extension of time limits upon a showing of good cause for holding an adjudicatory hearing in certain delinquency cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 19

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 1997. The committee held work sessions on January 22, 1997 and January 23, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 22–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 27, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 10, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 25, 1997, making it Chapter 19 of the session laws. It took effect on April 25, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hunter (Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Emerton (Hills 7)
  • Rep. R. Wheeler (Hills 7)
  • Sen. Danais (SD20)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • January 22, 1997, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • January 23, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 19, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • March 27, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ10,P153
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/07/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 15, 1997: HEARING JAN15 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST & PSFTY
  • January 18, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS LYMAN, KNOWLES, CHRISTIE & CARDIN)
  • January 22, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN22 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • January 23, 1997: RECESSED SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN23 09:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM
  • January 23, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR JAN29 (VOTE 22-0;CC)
  • January 23, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0041>(NEW TITLE); HC13,P195
  • January 29, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ17,P263-264 + 278
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ7,P110
  • March 19, 1997: HEARING MAR19 10:30 RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • March 24, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR27 (VOTE 7-0)
  • March 24, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0820>; SC23,P10
  • March 27, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P172-173 + 184
  • April 10, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DAVID WELCH MA VV; HJ50,P1511
  • April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1618
  • April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ12,P243
  • April 25, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/25/97 EFF: 04/25/97 CHAP.0019

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