HB 205 (2003): relative to the use of criminal records and reports.

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HB 205 (2003)

relative to the use of criminal records and reports.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 190

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 10, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 27, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2003, making it Chapter 190 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2003, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • February 10, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • May 27, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ8, p111
  • January 10, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/10/2003
  • January 22, 2003: Hearing Jan 22 11:15 RM204,LOB
  • February 10, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 10 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 12-0;CC)
  • March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0791}; HC26, p683
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • May 27, 2003: Hearing; May 27, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC22
  • May 29, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/05/03]; SC25
  • June 5, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2003 Eff: 6/30/2003 Chap: 0190

Laws It Would Change

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