HB 475 (2001): establishing a commission for the development of a statewide protocol for interviewing victims of sexual assault crimes.

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HB 475 (2001)

establishing a commission for the development of a statewide protocol for interviewing victims of sexual assault crimes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 245

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 29, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1588). 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. 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 13, 2001, making it Chapter 245 of the session laws. It took effect on July 13, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 25, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103

Votes

  • 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 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ18, p247
  • February 5, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
  • February 14, 2001: Hearing Feb 14 1:30 RM204,LOB
  • March 15, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 29 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 15, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0171}; HC25, p480
  • March 29, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ28, p617 + 659
  • April 5, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 25, 2001: Hearing; April 25, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC17
  • June 11, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1588}, [06/12/01]; SC32, Pg.26
  • June 12, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1588}, 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 Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Hess MA; HJ61, p1753
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: K Gilbert, Knowles, Tholl & Sargent)
  • June 18, 2001: President Appoints: Senators Roberge, Prescott, Pignatelli
  • June 18, 2001: Conf Comm meetings June 19 & (June 20-Cancelled) 11:30 RM204,LOB
  • June 19, 2001: Conferee Change: Rep Tholl replaced Rep Rodd; HJ61, p1760
  • June 25, 2001: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am {1728}, Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report Adopted, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ61, p1793
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1802
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/13/2001 Eff: 07/13/2001 Chap:0245
  • July 13, 2001: Study Committee Member Appointed by President: Senator Pignatelli

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