HB 418 (2003): relative to annulment of arrest records for defendants whose cases result in acquittal, dismissal, or failure to prosecute.

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HB 418 (2003)

relative to annulment of arrest records for defendants whose cases result in acquittal, dismissal, or failure to prosecute.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • 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 February 4, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 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 1328). The committee's amendment (1328) was adopted on a voice vote on April 24, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 24, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 24, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 15, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Peterson Accede to House Request For Committee Of Conferance” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 16, 2003 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 5, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204, LOB <Rep Knowles>
  • April 17, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • June 16, 2003, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • April 24, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2003, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, Senate: Sen. Peterson Accede to House Request For Committee Of Conferance — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 1:45 RM204,LOB
  • February 18, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session Feb 18 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Knowles>
  • March 5, 2003: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Mar 5 1:00 RM204, LOB <Rep Knowles>
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 17-0;CC)
  • March 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0542}; HC26, p697
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. Judiciary
  • April 17, 2003: Hearing; April 17, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC18
  • April 18, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1328}, (New Title), [04/24/03]; SC19, Pg.6-7
  • April 24, 2003: Committee Amendment{1328}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • April 24, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1328}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 8, 2003: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Welch MA VV
  • May 8, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: Tholl, Stevens, Knowles and Fesh)
  • May 15, 2003: Sen. Peterson Accede to House Request For Committee Of Conferance, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2003: President Appoints; Senators Clegg, Peterson, Foster
  • June 16, 2003: Conf Comm Meeting June 16 1:00 RM204,LOB
  • June 18, 2003: Conferee Change: Rep Dodge replaces Fesh
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report [Not Signed Off]

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