HB 524-FN (2003): relative to the annulment of certain domestic violence offenses.

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HB 524-FN (2003)

relative to the annulment of certain domestic violence offenses.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • 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 11, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 25, 2003. The committee's amendment (0854) was rejected on a voice vote on March 26, 2003. A floor amendment (0977), offered by Rep Welch, was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 26, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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 29, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1491). The committee's amendment (1491) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Peterson Refuse to Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 5, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • April 29, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 26, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Peterson Refuse to Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • February 12, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)== Subcom Work Session Feb 18 9:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • March 5, 2003: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Mar 5 9:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 14-1;CC)
  • March 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0854}(New Title); HC26, p707-708
  • March 25, 2003: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Tholl; HJ29, p817
  • March 26, 2003: Comm Am{0854}, AL VV; Rep Welch Fl Am{0977}(New Title), AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ30, p992-993 + p1001
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • April 29, 2003: Hearing; April 29, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:45 a.m.; SC18
  • April 29, 2003: Hearing; April 29, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC19
  • May 9, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1491}, (New Title), [05/15/03]; SC22, Pg.11-12
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Amendment{1491}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 15, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1491}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Welch MA VV
  • May 29, 2003: (Spkr appts: Reps Knowles, Nedeau, Stevens & Tholl)
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Peterson Refuse to Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV

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