HB 206 (2003): relative to filing of complaints for violation-level offenses.
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HB 206 (2003)
relative to filing of complaints for violation-level offenses.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
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 work sessions on January 30, 2003 and February 4, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 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 22, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 79) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2003, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- January 30, 2003, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Tholl?>
- February 4, 2003, 9:55 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Tholl>
- April 22, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
Votes
- May 8, 2003, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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 11:30 RM204,LOB
- January 30, 2003: Subcom Work Session Jan 30 1:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Tholl?>
- February 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 4 9:55 RM204,LOB <Rep Tholl>
- February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 13 (Vote 20-0;CC)
- February 6, 2003: Prop Com Am{0156}
- February 13, 2003: Passed with Am
- March 27, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
- April 22, 2003: Hearing; April 22, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:30 a.m.; SC18
- April 22, 2003: Hearing; April 22, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m
- April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/08/03]; SC21
- May 8, 2003: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 40 (2003): relative to filing of complaints for violation-level offenses and making the electronic submission of a false statement chargeable as unsworn falsification.