SB 30 (2002): relative to DNA testing of criminal offenders.

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SB 30 (2002)

relative to DNA testing of criminal offenders.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • 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 January 4, 2001 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0704). On April 12, 2001 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 9, 2001 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. On May 17, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gordon Moves Reconsideration” on a voice vote. On May 17, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on May 17, 2001 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 29, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on June 13, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 2, 2002 the House voted to study it after the session ends. The committee held a work session on October 2, 2002. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003”, by a vote of 14 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2001, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 103
  • May 29, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • June 13, 2001, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • October 2, 2002, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • April 12, 2001, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2001, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2001, Senate: Sen. Gordon Moves Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • January 31, 2001: Hearing; January 31, 2001, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC4
  • April 11, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {0704}, (New Title), 04/12/01; SC17, Pg.6-8
  • April 12, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0704},(New Title),[not voted on]
  • April 12, 2001: Sen. Cohen Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • May 9, 2001: Sen. Fernald Motion To Remove From Table, MA, VV; Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • May 17, 2001: Sen. Gordon Served Notice of Reconsideration
  • May 17, 2001: Sen. Gordon Moves Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • May 17, 2001: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0704}, (New Title), AA, VV; OT3drg, MA, VV
  • May 17, 2001: Introduced and ref to Crim Just and PSafety; HJ49, p1476
  • May 22, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 5/22/2001 due Early <f>
  • May 29, 2001: Hearing May 29 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • May 30, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • June 13, 2001: Subcom Work Session June 13 10:30 RM204,LOB
  • November 14, 2001: Maj Report REF FOR INT STUDY for Jan 2 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • January 2, 2002: Referred to Crim Just and PSfty for Interim Study; HJ5, p187
  • May 9, 2002: (Int Study Subcom: Reps Stevens, Hill, Nedeau and Knowles)
  • October 2, 2002: Int Study Subcom Work Session Oct 2 10:30 RM204,LOB
  • November 8, 2002: Int Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS IN 2003 (vote 14-0)

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