HB 367 (1999): relative to requesting certifying scientists to appear at DWI hearings.

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HB 367 (1999)

relative to requesting certifying scientists to appear at DWI hearings.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 231

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, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 1999 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 17, 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 231 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • May 12, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 20, 1999, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ15, p195
  • February 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/2/1999 due on
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 2:30 Rm204,LOB
  • March 24, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • March 30, 1999: Passed; HJ36, p749 + 756
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
  • May 12, 1999: Hearing, 5/12/99, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m
  • May 19, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/20/99
  • May 19, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1290}
  • May 20, 1999: Sen. McCarley Moved Recommit, MA, VV
  • June 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 6/17/99
  • June 16, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1582}
  • June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1582}, 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. 0231

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