HB 825 (2003): establishing a committee to study methods of safely reducing the prison population in the state.

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HB 825 (2003)

establishing a committee to study methods of safely reducing the prison population in the state.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 157

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, 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 10, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 30, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1668). The committee's amendment (1668) was rejected on a voice vote on May 22, 2003. A floor amendment (1762), offered by Sen. Estabrook, was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 157 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 30, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • March 4, 2003: Hearing Mar 4 2:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 18-0;CC)
  • March 19, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0600}; HC26, p780
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 30, 2003: Hearing; April 30, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC19
  • May 16, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1668}, [05/22/03]; SC23, Pg.47
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Amendment{1668}, AF, VV
  • May 22, 2003: Sen. Estabrook Floor Amendment{1762}, AA, VV
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1762}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 6/17/2003 Chap: 0157

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