HB 1137 (2002): relative to the crime of resisting arrest.

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HB 1137 (2002)

relative to the crime of resisting arrest.

Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
Term: 2001-2002
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2002. The committee held work sessions on January 16, 2002 and February 13, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3510). On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3631), offered by Sen. Gordon, was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Hearings and Sessions

January 9, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
January 16, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
February 13, 2002, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Welch>
March 28, 2002, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 18, 2002, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
April 25, 2002, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ78, p1991
December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
January 9, 2002: Hearing Jan 9 1:30 RM204,LOB
January 16, 2002: Subcom Work Session Jan 16 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
February 13, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 13 1:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Welch>
February 13, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Feb 21 (vote 14-1;CC)
February 21, 2002: Passed; HJ21, p832-833 + 883
March 6, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary [02/20/02]
March 28, 2002: Hearing; March 28, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC16
April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3510}, [04/18/02]; SC26A, Pg.32-33
April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3510}, AA, VV
April 18, 2002: Sen. Gordon Floor Amendment {3631},(New Title), AA, VV
April 18, 2002: OT3rdg, MA, VV
April 25, 2002: House Nonconcurred with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV; HJ38, p1444

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