HB 1621-FN (2000): allowing administrative home confinement for habitual offenders.

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HB 1621-FN (2000)

allowing administrative home confinement for habitual 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: 307

The Story

It was introduced on March 9, 2000 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 29, 2000 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 6, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 27, 2000 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 10–12. On April 27, 2000 the Senate adopted “Francoeur Substitute Motion Inexpedient to Legislate” on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (4351), offered by Sen. Francoeur, was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2000, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen. Pignatelli Accede to House Request for C of C” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 25, 2000 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 31, 2000 the Senate adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On May 31, 2000 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2000, making it Chapter 307 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 21, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 26, 2000, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • May 25, 2000, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • April 27, 2000, Senate: Ought to pass Francoeur/Squires — yeas 10, nays 12, failed
  • April 27, 2000, Senate: Francoeur Substitute Motion Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Sen. Pignatelli Accede to House Request for C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, Senate: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • March 9, 2000: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ22, p660
  • March 14, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 3/14/2000
  • March 21, 2000: Hearing Mar 21 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 22, 2000: Maj Report OTP for Mar 29 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 29, 2000: Passed; HJ28, p885 + 927
  • April 6, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 26, 2000: Hearing April 26, Room 103, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC24
  • April 27, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass, 4/27/2000; SC25
  • April 27, 2000: Ought to Pass, RC 10Y- 12N, MF
  • April 27, 2000: Sen, Francoeur Substitute Motion Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
  • April 27, 2000: Sen. Fernald Served Notice of Reconsideration
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Francoeur Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV; Sen. Francoeur Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Francoeur Floor Amendment{4351},AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: 05/18/2000 House Nonc with Sen Am, req Conf Comm; HJ46, p1493
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Pignatelli Accede to House Request for C of C, MA, VV, 05/18/2000
  • May 23, 2000: (Spkr appts Reps: Christie, Welch, Knowles & Rodd)
  • May 23, 2000: Senate Conferees; Sen. Pignatelli, Trombly, Brown, 05/18/2000
  • May 25, 2000: Conf Comm meeting May 25 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • May 26, 2000: Conf. Comm Report [ Senate Am & New Am {4698} ] Filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted by nec 2/3; HJ48, p1538
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 21, 2000: Governor signed on 06/21/2000 Eff:01/01/2001 Chapter: 0307

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1394 (1994): reducing the mandatory minimum sentence for a habitual offender convicted of unlawfully operating a motor vehicle.
  • HB 1159 (1996): reducing the mandatory minimum sentence for habitual offenders convicted of unlawfully operating a motor vehicle.

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