HB 215 (1999): placing restrictions on name changes for certain felons and imposing a duty to notify certain law enforcement agencies when changes are made.

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HB 215 (1999)

placing restrictions on name changes for certain felons and imposing a duty to notify certain law enforcement agencies when changes are made.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 160

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 1999. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 1999 and February 11, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 4, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 17, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 1999, making it Chapter 160 of the session laws. It took effect on June 28, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1999, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm 204,LOB
  • February 2, 1999, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • February 11, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • April 28, 1999, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ10, p127
  • January 7, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/05/99 due on
  • January 13, 1999: Hearing Jan 13 11:30 Rm 204,LOB
  • February 2, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 02 1:30 Rm204,LOB
  • February 11, 1999: Subcom work session Feb 11 1:00 Rm204,LOB
  • February 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 4 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • February 24, 1999: Prop Comm Am {0146}(New Title); HC22, p407-408
  • March 4, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ25, p473 + 531
  • March 23, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
  • April 28, 1999: Hearing, 4/28/99, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/13/99
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1109}, (New Title)
  • May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1109}, (New Title), AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 9, 1999: House Conc with Senate Am, Rep Knowles MA VV; HJ62, p1642
  • June 16, 1999: Enrolled Am{1588}, Adopted; HJ67, p1783-1784
  • June 17, 1999: Enrolled Am, {1588}, AA, VV
  • June 22, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 22, 1999: Enrolled; HJ73, p1933
  • June 28, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/28/1999 Eff: 6/28/1999 Chap. 0160

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