HB 764-FN (2001): relative to the criminal offense of kidnapping.
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HB 764-FN (2001)
relative to the criminal offense of kidnapping.
- 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: 230
The Story
It was introduced on February 22, 2001 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2001. The committee held a work session on April 10, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 18, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 1, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 16, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1499). On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2001 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 25, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it. 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 11, 2001, making it Chapter 230 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2002.
Sponsors
- Rep. Daniel Burnham (D - Ches 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Stephen Avery (R - Ches 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 21, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM203,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
- April 10, 2001, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Rodd>
- May 16, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
Votes
- June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 13, 2001, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 22, 2001: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ23, p363
- March 5, 2001: Copy to Chair on 3/5/2001
- March 21, 2001: Hearing Mar 21 10:00 RM203,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE)
- April 10, 2001: Subcom Work Session Apr 10 11:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Rodd>
- April 11, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 18 (vote 17-0;CC)
- April 11, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0817}; HC31, p864
- April 18, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ39, p1092 + 1178
- May 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
- May 16, 2001: Hearing; May 16, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC23-A
- June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1499},(New Title), [06/07/01]; SC29, Pg.18-19
- June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1499}, (New Title), AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
- June 13, 2001: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV; HJ55, p1665
- June 25, 2001: [06/12/01] Enrolled Bill Amendment {1788}, Adopted
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled Am {1788} Adopted VV; HJ61, p1764
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1800
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled
- July 11, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2001 Eff: 1/01/2002 Chap:0230