HB 722-FN (1999): revising the law relative to protection of persons from domestic violence.

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HB 722-FN (1999)

revising the law relative to protection of persons from domestic violence.

  • 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: 240

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 work sessions on March 23, 1999, March 30, 1999, March 31, 1999, April 6, 1999, April 7, 1999, April 14, 1999 and April 20, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 13, 1999. On May 13, 1999 the House adopted “Moved to May 20 without objection”. The committee's amendment (0954) was adopted on a voice vote on May 20, 1999, changing the text of the bill. On May 20, 1999 the House failed “Spec Order” on a roll call 145–190. On May 20, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 277–70. 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. 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 240 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 1999, 2:00 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
  • March 31, 1999, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • April 7, 1999, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • April 14, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • April 20, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • June 16, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 20, 1999, House: REP BOYCE: SPECIAL ORDER TO END OF DAY — yeas 145, nays 190, failed
  • May 20, 1999, House: REP ARNOLD FLOOR AMENDMENT[1333] 2ND PARAGRAPH — yeas 107, nays 231, failed
  • May 20, 1999, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 277, nays 70, passed
  • June 24, 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 E f
  • March 16, 1999: Hearing Mar 16 2:00 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 session Mar 31 1:00 Rm204,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 11:00 Rm204,LOB
  • April 7, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 7 2:00 Rm204,LOB
  • April 14, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 14 10:00 Rm204,LOB
  • April 20, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 20 10:00 Rm204,LOB
  • May 6, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May13 (vote 12-1;CC)
  • May 6, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0954}; HC48, p1181-1190
  • May 13, 1999: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep. Wendelboe; HJ51, p1294
  • May 13, 1999: Moved to May 20 without objection
  • May 20, 1999: Rep Arnold Prop Floor Am{1333}; HC52, p1377
  • May 20, 1999: Comm Am{0954}, AA VV; Rep Arnold Fl Am{1333}; Rep Boyce moved Spec Order, ML RC(145-190); Rep Boyce Div ?, 1st Paragraph of Fl Am{1333}, AL DIV(114-218); 2nd Paragragh of Fl Am{1333}, AL RC(107-231); Passed with Am RC(277-70); HJ54, p1421-1437 + 1501
  • May 27, 1999: Introduced and Refered to Judiciary SJ21 Pg.568
  • June 16, 1999: Hearing, 6/16/99, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m
  • June 22, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass. 6/24/99
  • June 24, 1999: Senator Fernald - LOT - Division 6Y - 9N, MF, VV, OTP, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • 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. 0240

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 480 (1998): revising the law relative to protection of persons from domestic violence.
  • HB 548 (1991): relative to the information required on checklists.

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