HB 278-FN (2003): relative to certain acts of sexual assault.

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HB 278-FN (2003)

relative to certain acts of sexual assault.

Status: Vetoed, override failed
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 29, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 4, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 19–1, 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 8, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 2003 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 15, 2003 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On May 15, 2003 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1732) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on June 11, 2003. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 4, 2003 the House voted 49–293 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Hearings and Sessions

January 29, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
February 4, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Nedeau>
April 8, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

April 24, 2003, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
May 15, 2003, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
May 15, 2003, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, failed
May 15, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
January 7, 2004, House: OVERRIDE GOVERNOR'S VETO — yeas 49, nays 293, failed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
January 21, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/21/2003
January 29, 2003: Hearing Jan 29 10:30 RM204,LOB
February 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 4 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Nedeau>
February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 13 (Vote 19-1;CC)
February 6, 2003: Prop Com Am{0165}
February 13, 2003: Passed with Am
March 27, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
April 8, 2003: Hearing; April 8, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:45 a.m.; SC17
April 18, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/03]; SC19
April 24, 2003: Ought to Pass
April 24, 2003: Sen. Peterson Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
May 15, 2003: Sen. Peterson Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
May 15, 2003: Sen. Gatsas Moved Laid on Table, MF, VV
May 15, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 15, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 15, 2003: Enrolled Am{1732}, Am Adopted
May 22, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1732}, Adopted, VV
May 29, 2003: Enrolled
May 29, 2003: Enrolled; [See Perm Journal]
June 11, 2003: Vetoed by the Governor on 6/11/2003; (Veto message printed
September 4, 2003: Veto Sustained -failed nec 2/3- RC(49-293)

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