SB 201-FN (1999): reclassifying non-support as a felony under certain circumstances.

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SB 201-FN (1999)

reclassifying non-support as a felony under certain circumstances.

  • 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: 327

The Story

It was introduced on February 18, 1999 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 8, 1999. The committee held a work session on June 15, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 22, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 29, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senate Concurs W/House Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Pignatelli. 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 16, 1999, making it Chapter 327 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 21, 1999, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • June 8, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, Rm204,LOB
  • June 15, 1999, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, Rm204,LOB

Votes

  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Senate Concurs W/House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 18, 1999: Introduction and referring to Judiciary
  • April 21, 1999: Hearing, 4/21/99, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/13/99
  • May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, Rule 24 (Refer to Finance)
  • May 25, 1999: 05/25/1999 Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ58, p1583
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/27/99
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 2, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 6/2/1999 due on
  • June 8, 1999: Hearing June 8 10:00 Rm204,LOB
  • June 15, 1999: Subcom work session June 15 10:30 Rm204,LOB
  • June 17, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 22 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • June 17, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1677}; HC64, p1723
  • June 22, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ73, p1878 + 1931
  • June 29, 1999: Senate Concurs W/House Amendment, Sen. Pignatelli, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am, {1961}, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled Am{1961}, Adopted; HJ77, p2091
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2095
  • July 16, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/1999 Eff: 1/1/2000 Chap. 0327

Laws It Would Change

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