HB 1431 (2000): relative to protective orders in domestic violence cases.

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HB 1431 (2000)

relative to protective orders in domestic violence cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Civil Actions
  • Chapter law: 230

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2000. The committee held work sessions on February 23, 2000, March 7, 2000 and March 21, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0. On March 29, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 6, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 3, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 4379). On May 11, 2000 the Senate adopted “Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 17, 2000 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (4614) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 1, 2000, making it Chapter 230 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2000, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • February 23, 2000, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 7, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 21, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB (Rep Christie)
  • May 3, 2000, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 29, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2000, Senate: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2000, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ5, p98
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 18, 2000: Hearing Jan 18 11:15 RM204,LOB
  • February 23, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 23 10:30 RM204,LOB
  • March 7, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 7 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 21, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 21 10:00 RM204,LOB (Rep Christie)
  • March 22, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 29 (vote 13-0;Reg)
  • March 22, 2000: Prop Comm Am{3900}; HC24, p731-732
  • March 29, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Rep L Jean Floor Am {3971}, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ28, p913-914 + 928
  • April 6, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • May 3, 2000: Hearing May 3, Room 103, SH, 10:30 a.m.; SC24
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{4379}, 05/11/2000, SC28, Pg.28
  • May 11, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment {4379} AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 17, 2000: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA 2/3VV; HJ45, p1364
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled Am{4614}, Adopted; HJ46, p1496
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled Bill Am,{4614 }, AA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled; HJ46, p1498
  • June 1, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/1/2000 Eff: 7/1/2000 Chap: 0230

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