HB 357 (1999): establishing a committee to study and investigate issues related to investigations, trials, convictions, and sentencing of sex offenders.

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HB 357 (1999)

establishing a committee to study and investigate issues related to investigations, trials, convictions, and sentencing of sex offenders.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 89

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 30, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 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. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1999, making it Chapter 89 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • May 5, 1999, 10:35 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ15, p195
  • January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/2/1999 due on
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 10:00 Rm204,LOB
  • March 2, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 18 (vote 20-0;CC)
  • March 18, 1999: Passed; HJ29, p601 + 635
  • March 30, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
  • May 5, 1999: Hearing, 5/5/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:35 a.m
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/13/99
  • May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 20, 1999: Enrolled Amendment, {1336}, AA, VV
  • May 20, 1999: Enrolled Am{1336}, AA VV; HJ54, p1420
  • May 25, 1999: Enrolled; HJ58, p1583
  • May 27, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 3, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/3/1999 Eff: 8/2/1999 Chap. 0089
  • July 29, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Gordon, Trombly, Pignatelli

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