HB 256 (2001): limiting the liability of law enforcement agencies and their employees for injuries caused by dogs used in law enforcement work.

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HB 256 (2001)

limiting the liability of law enforcement agencies and their employees for injuries caused by dogs used in law enforcement work.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 284

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 18–1. On February 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1589). On June 12, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 13, 2001 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2001 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 26, 2001 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 26, 2001 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. 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 16, 2001, making it Chapter 284 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 18, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
  • June 19, 2001, 2:15 PM: committee of conference, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • February 22, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ15, p175
  • January 23, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/23/2001
  • February 6, 2001: Hearing Feb 6 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • February 15, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 22 (vote 18-1;Reg)
  • February 15, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0164}; HC17, p236
  • February 22, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ20, p302 + 309
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 18, 2001: Hearing; April 18, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC17
  • June 11, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1589}, [06/12/01]; SC32, Pg.23
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1589}, AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: [06/12/01] Sen. Gordon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 13, 2001: House Nonconc with Sen Am, req Conf Comm, MA; HJ61, p1754
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: Mock, Dudley, L Jean & Wall)
  • June 18, 2001: President Appoints: Senators Francoeur, Prescott, Fernald
  • June 19, 2001: Conf Comm meeting June 19 2:15 RM208,LOB
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am { 1725}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ61, p1788
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1807
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/16/2001 Eff: 1/01/2002, Chap:0284

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