HB 156 (2001): relative to the detention of juveniles in delinquency proceedings.
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HB 156 (2001)
relative to the detention of juveniles in delinquency proceedings.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Children
- Chapter law: 162
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 15–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2001, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.
Sponsors
- Rep. Patricia Dowling (R - Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 2001, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
- May 9, 2001, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
Votes
- June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ15, p170
- January 9, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/9/2001
- February 20, 2001: Hearing Feb 20 1:45 RM206,LOB
- March 7, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Mar 22 (vote 15-1;CC)
- March 22, 2001: Passed; HJ26, p498 + 550
- March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
- May 9, 2001: Hearing; May 9, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC20
- June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
- June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled
- July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/05/2001 Eff: 01/01/2002 Chap: 0162