SB 438-FN (2000): relative to habitual simple assault.
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SB 438-FN (2000)
relative to habitual simple assault.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1999-2000
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3458). On March 9, 2000 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On March 16, 2000 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3752), offered by Sen. Francouer, was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2000, changing the text of the bill. The Senate referred the bill to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 23, 2000 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Richard Russman (R - SD19) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Edward (Ned) Gordon (R - SD2)
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24)
- Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11)
- Sen. James Squires (R - SD12)
- Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21)
- Sen. John King (D - SD18)
- Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Rep. Andrew Christie Jr. (R - Rock 22)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2000, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- March 9, 2000, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
- March 16, 2000, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- March 23, 2000, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary; SJ Convening Day, Pg.15
- February 9, 2000: Hearing,Feb.9,Room 103,SH,10:30 a.m.; SC1, Pg. 8
- March 6, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{3458}; SC15, Pg.4
- March 9, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment{3458}; Sen. Francouer Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
- March 16, 2000: Sen. Francouer Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV; Ought to Pass with Amendment{3458}, AA, VV
- March 16, 2000: Sen. Francouer Floor Amendment{3752}, AA, VV; Refer to Finance,{Rule 24}
- March 23, 2000: Committee Report Inexpedient to Legislate; 3/23/2000
- March 23, 2000: Inexpedient to Legislate MA, VV