HB 415 (2003): raising the age of the speedy trial requirement from 13 years of age to 16 years of age in sexual assault cases involving minors and relative to the exclusive authority of the state over the regulation of firearms, ammunition, and components thereof.

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HB 415 (2003)

raising the age of the speedy trial requirement from 13 years of age to 16 years of age in sexual assault cases involving minors and relative to the exclusive authority of the state over the regulation of firearms, ammunition, and components thereof.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 283

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held public hearings on February 4, 2003 and March 14, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–1. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 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. A floor amendment (2019), offered by Sen. Foster, was adopted on a voice vote on June 5, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 22–1 and ordered it to a third reading. On June 5, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Peterson Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 12, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 24, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 24, 2003 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 18, 2003, making it Chapter 283 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 14, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • May 27, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • June 12, 2003, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • March 25, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 25, 2003, House: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT{0570} — yeas 243, nays 115, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the bill as amended Sen. Green/Sen. Barnes — yeas 22, nays 1, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Peterson Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the committee of conference report Sen. Sapareto/Sen. D'Allesandro — yeas 20, nays 3, passed
  • June 24, 2003, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 1:15 RM204,LOB
  • March 14, 2003: Hearing on Proposed Am Mar 14 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 12-1;Reg)
  • March 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0570}(New Title); HC26, p697
  • March 25, 2003: Comm Am, AA RC(243-115); Passed with Am VV
  • April 10, 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
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Foster Floor Amendment{2019}, AA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2019}, RC 22Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg
  • June 5, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • June 5, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Mock MA
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: Stevens, Welch, Bicknell & Knowles)
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Peterson Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Roberge, Sapareto, Foster
  • June 12, 2003: Conf Comm Meeting June 12 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • June 12, 2003: Conferee Change; Senator Clegg Replaces Senator Sapareto
  • June 19, 2003: Committee of Conference Report; Sen. Am+New Am.{2086}, Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2086} RC 20Y-3N, Adopted
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 18, 2003: Signed by Governor 7/18/03 Eff: 7/18/03* Chap: 0283
  • July 18, 2003: *Multiple Effective Dates Sec 1 eff: 1/01/2004

Laws It Would Change

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