HB 1149 (1998): relative to the power to detain an accused person without a warrant for breach of conditions of release on bail.

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HB 1149 (1998)

relative to the power to detain an accused person without a warrant for breach of conditions of release on bail.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On May 14, 1998 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Christie (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1998, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 29, 1998, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103, ST HOUSE

Votes

  • May 14, 1998, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P97
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/03/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 14, 1998: HEARING JAN14 10:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • February 17, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 13-1;CC)
  • February 17, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0697>; HC16,P778-779
  • March 5, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ21,P1091 + 1167
  • March 5, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ5,P122
  • April 29, 1998: HEARING APR29 NOON RM103, ST HOUSE FOR: JUD
  • May 11, 1998: COMM REPORT ITL MAY14 (VOTE 8-0)
  • May 14, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ15,P353

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