HB 746 (1999): relative to emergency police assistance.
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HB 746 (1999)
relative to emergency police assistance.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 342
The Story
It was introduced on May 25, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 17, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on July 1, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on September 8, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On October 19, 1999 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On October 19, 1999 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On October 19, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On October 28, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on November 3, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on November 10, 1999, making it Chapter 342 of the session laws. It took effect on January 9, 2000.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- June 17, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
- September 8, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
Votes
- October 19, 1999, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
- October 19, 1999, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- October 19, 1999, Senate: Ought To Pass W/ Amendment — voice vote, passed
- October 28, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- May 25, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ62, p1641
- June 9, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 6/9/1999 due on
- June 17, 1999: Hearing June 17 10:00 Rm204,LOB
- June 17, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 22 (vote 17-0;CC)
- June 17, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1675); HC64, p1709
- June 22, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ73, p1877-1878 + 1931
- July 1, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
- September 8, 1999: Hearing, 9/8/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 a.m
- October 14, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 10/19/99
- October 14, 1999: Committee Amendment, {2012}
- October 19, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {2012}, (Not Voted On) Sen Gordon Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
- October 19, 1999:
- October 19, 1999: Sen. Gordon Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
- October 19, 1999: Ought To Pass W/ Amendment, {2012} AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- October 28, 1999: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV; HJ89, p2233
- November 3, 1999: Enrolled
- November 3, 1999: Enrolled
- November 10, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 11/10/1999 Eff: 1/9/2000 Chap. 0342