HB 214 (2003): relative to discovery deposition of minors in criminal cases.

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HB 214 (2003)

relative to discovery deposition of minors in criminal cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 141

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 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 6, 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 April 17, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1331). The committee's amendment (1331) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 141 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Children and Family Law, RM206,LOB
  • April 17, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass With Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Child & Fam Law; HJ8, p111
  • January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 2:30 RM206,LOB
  • February 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (Vote 12-0;CC)
  • February 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0180}
  • March 6, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 17, 2003: Hearing; April 17, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC18
  • April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass With Amendment{1331}, [05/08/03]; SC21, Pg.10
  • May 8, 2003: Committee Amendment{1331}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass With Amendment{1331}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Moran MA VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0141

Laws It Would Change

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