HB 216 (1999): relative to release conditions pending trial for defendants in domestic violence, stalking, or protective order violation cases.

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HB 216 (1999)

relative to release conditions pending trial for defendants in domestic violence, stalking, or protective order violation cases.

  • 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: 229

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held public hearings on January 13, 1999 and January 27, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 23, 1999 and March 30, 1999. 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 May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 16, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 24, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 29, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 9, 1999, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm 204,LOB
  • January 27, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • March 23, 1999, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • March 30, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • June 16, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • June 24, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 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 Jan13 11:00 Rm 204,LOB
  • January 27, 1999: Continued Hearing Jan 27 1:30 Rm204,LOB
  • March 23, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 23 11:00 Rm204,LOB
  • March 30, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 30 10:00 Rm204,LOB
  • March 31, 1999: Subcom work sesssion Apr 6 10:00 Rm204,LOB
  • April 27, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May13 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • April 27, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0761}; HC48, p1172
  • May 13, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ51, p1294-1295 + 1371
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
  • June 16, 1999: Hearing, 6/16/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m
  • June 22, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/24/99
  • June 22, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1782}, SC 41a P6
  • June 24, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1782}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 29, 1999: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA 2/3VV; HJ75, p1990
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2091
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 9, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/9/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0229

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