SB 360-FN (2002): establishing criminal penalties for the introduction of computer contaminants.

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SB 360-FN (2002)

establishing criminal penalties for the introduction of computer contaminants.

  • 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: 261

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On February 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2631), offered by Sen. Hollingworth, was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 2002 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 20, 2002 the Senate failed “Sen. Boyce Sub-Motion Interim Study” on a voice vote. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 20, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 21, 2002 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2002. The committee held a work session on March 20, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3773) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 18, 2002, making it Chapter 261 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • March 13, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 20, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep O'Keefe>

Votes

  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 20, 2002, Senate: Sen. Boyce Sub-Motion Interim Study — voice vote, failed
  • February 20, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 20, 2002, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • January 23, 2002: Hearing; January 23, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC1
  • February 12, 2002: Committee Report; Interim Study, [02/14/02]; SC11A
  • February 14, 2002: Interim Study [Not Voted On]
  • February 14, 2002: Sen. Hollingworth Moved Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • February 14, 2002: Sen. Hollingworth Floor Amendment {2631}, AA, VV
  • February 14, 2002: Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • February 19, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/20/02]; SC12A
  • February 20, 2002: Sen. Boyce Sub-Motion Interim Study, MF, VV
  • February 20, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • February 20, 2002: OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 21, 2002: Introduced and ref to Crim Just and PSfty; HJ25, p942
  • March 5, 2002: Copy to Chairman on Mar 5
  • March 13, 2002: Hearing Mar 13 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 20, 2002: Subcom Work Session Mar 20 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep O'Keefe>
  • April 10, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 17 (vote 16-1;CC)
  • April 10, 2002: Prop Comm Am{3257}; HC31, p1210-1212
  • April 17, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ34, p1312-1314 + 1386
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment {3257}, MA, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3773}, Adopted
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Am{3773}, Am Adopted; HJ40, p1490
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1527
  • May 18, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/18/2002 Eff- 1/1/2003 Chap- 0261

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