SB 445-FN (2002): relative to a limited right to a jury trial for certain minors prior to commitment to an adult correctional facility.

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SB 445-FN (2002)

relative to a limited right to a jury trial for certain minors prior to commitment to an adult correctional facility.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children
  • Chapter law: 168

The Story

It was introduced on February 14, 2002 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on March 6, 2002 and March 13, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2955). On March 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 21, 2002 and was referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, 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. The governor signed it on May 15, 2002, making it Chapter 168 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • March 13, 2002, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • April 2, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB

Votes

  • March 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 14, 2002: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec.; For Intro., Referring, Hearing, and Committee Report
  • February 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • March 6, 2002: Hearing; March 6, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC13
  • March 13, 2002: Hearing; RECONVENE === March 13, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC15
  • March 13, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {2955}, [03/14/02]; SC16A, Pg.10
  • March 14, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {2955}, AA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • March 19, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [03/21/02]; SC17A
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 21, 2002: Introduced and ref to Child and Fam Law; HJ32, p1243
  • March 26, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 3/26/2002 Report due EARLY <f>
  • April 2, 2002: Hearing Apr 2 10:00 RM206,LOB
  • April 9, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 17 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • April 9, 2002: Prop Comm Am{3258}; HC31, p1234-1235
  • April 17, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ34, p1303 + 1386
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Gordon Concur with House Amendment {3258}, MA, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1488
  • May 15, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2002 Eff- 1/1/2003 Chap- 0168

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