HB 223 (2003): relative to the temporary removal of inmates.
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HB 223 (2003)
relative to the temporary removal of inmates.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 32
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 28, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 20–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 2, 2003, making it Chapter 32 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.
Sponsors
- Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- April 2, 2003, 1:35 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
Votes
- April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ8, p111
- January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/10/2003
- January 28, 2003: Hearing Jan 28 11:00 RM204,LOB
- February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 13 (Vote 20-0;CC)
- February 13, 2003: Passed
- March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
- April 2, 2003: Hearing; April 2, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 1:35 p.m.; SC15
- April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/03]; SC17
- April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled; HJ40, p1273
- April 24, 2003: Enrolled
- May 2, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/2/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0032