HB 105 (2003): relative to sexual assaults committed by corrections officers, probation and parole officers, and juvenile probation and parole officers against individuals under their supervision, making a technical correction, and permitting the court to prohibit visitation between a parent convicted of sexual abuse or sexual assault against a minor child or stepchild and a sibling or step-sibling of the victim.

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HB 105 (2003)

relative to sexual assaults committed by corrections officers, probation and parole officers, and juvenile probation and parole officers against individuals under their supervision, making a technical correction, and permitting the court to prohibit visitation between a parent convicted of sexual abuse or sexual assault against a minor child or stepchild and a sibling or step-sibling of the victim.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 226

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2003. The committee held a work session on January 15, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 30, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1784). A floor amendment (1784) was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 2003, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1880), offered by Sen. Peterson, was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 29, 2003 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1887), offered by Sen. Peterson, was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2271) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 7, 2003, making it Chapter 226 of the session laws. It took effect on July 7, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • January 15, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM201,LOB
  • April 8, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just and PSfty; HJ7, p99
  • January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
  • January 14, 2003: Hearing Jan 14 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • January 15, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 15 10:00 RM201,LOB
  • January 16, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 30 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • January 16, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0012}(New Title); HC10, p153
  • January 30, 2003: Passed with Am
  • March 27, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 8, 2003: Hearing; April 8, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC17
  • May 23, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1784}, (New Title), [05/29/03]; SC24, Pg.6-8
  • May 29, 2003: Amendment{1784}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 29, 2003: Sen. Peterson Floor Amendment{1880}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 29, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1784}, (NT), {1880}, (2nd NT); OT3rdg
  • May 29, 2003: Sen. Peterson Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • May 29, 2003: Sen. Peterson Floor Amendment{1887}, AA, VV
  • May 29, 2003: Ought to Pass with Ams{1784},(NT),{1880},(2nd NT),{1887}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 29, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled Am{2271}, Adopted
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2271}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 7, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 7/7/2003 Eff: 7/7/2003* Chap: 0226
  • July 7, 2003: *Mulitple Effective Dates, See Chapter

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