HB 706 (1999): relative to the definition of "sexual contact" under the sexual assault laws and relative to the registration of certain criminal offenders.
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HB 706 (1999)
relative to the definition of "sexual contact" under the sexual assault laws and relative to the registration of certain criminal offenders.
- 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: 177
The Story
It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 31, 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 9, 1999. 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. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 1999, making it Chapter 177 of the session laws. It took effect on August 30, 1999.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- March 16, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
- March 31, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
- June 9, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
Votes
- June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ25, p469
- February 24, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/24/1999 due on
- March 16, 1999: Hearing Mar 16 1:30 Rm204,LOB
- March 31, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 31 10:00 Rm204,LOB
- May 11, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 13 (vote 13-0;CC)
- May 11, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0720}(New Title); HC49, p1217
- May 13, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ51, p1314-1315 + 1372
- May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
- June 9, 1999: Hearing, 6/9/99, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m
- June 16, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/17/99
- June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 23, 1999: Enrolled; HJ74, p1988
- June 24, 1999: Enrolled
- July 1, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/01/1999 Eff: 8/30/1999 Chap. 0177