SB 120 (2003): relative to testimony by video teleconference in criminal cases.

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SB 120 (2003)

relative to testimony by video teleconference in criminal cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 247

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0975). The committee's amendment (0975) was adopted on a voice vote on April 3, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2003. The committee held work sessions on May 13, 2003 and May 20, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Peterson Non Concur Requests Commitee of Conference” on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” 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 House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On June 24, 2003 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee 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 14, 2003, making it Chapter 247 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2003, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • April 22, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM204,LOB
  • May 13, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM203,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • May 20, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM204,LOB <Rep Nedeau>
  • June 12, 2003, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 304

Votes

  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Peterson Non Concur Requests Commitee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2003, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • February 18, 2003: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 18, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 11:15 a.m.; SC9
  • February 20, 2003: Hearing; February 20, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 4:00 p.m.; SC10A
  • March 26, 2003: 03/26/2003 Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ34, p1086
  • March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0975}, (New Title),[04/03/03]; SC16, Pg.26
  • April 3, 2003: Committee Amendment{0975}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0975}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 22, 2003: Hearing Apr 22 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • May 13, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 13 9:30 RM203,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • May 20, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 20 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Nedeau>
  • May 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 29 (Vote 17-1;CC)
  • May 21, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1703}
  • May 29, 2003: Passed with Am
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Peterson Non Concur Requests Commitee of Conference, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: President Appoints; Senators; Peterson, Clegg, Foster
  • June 5, 2003: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Welch MA VV
  • June 5, 2003: (Spkr appts Reps: Stevens, Nedeau, Tholl & T Robertson)
  • June 12, 2003: Committee of Conference Meeting; June 12, 2003, Room 304, LOB, 10:00 a.m
  • June 19, 2003: Conf Comm Report (House Am + New Am{2093}) Filed
  • June 24, 2003: Conf Comm Report Adopted
  • June 24, 2003: Conference Committee Report{2093}, Adopted, VV
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2003: Enrolled
  • July 14, 2003: Signed by the Governor on [07/14/03], Eff. 01/01/04; Chapter 0247

Laws It Would Change

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