SB 221-FN (2003): relative to the offense of obstructing government administration by the use of simulated legal process.
Cite this page
Granite Record indexes the General Court’s record; it is not that record. Where a citation allows only one source, cite the General Court — every page here links to what it is drawn from. The date below is the day the page was read.
- MLA
- “SB 221-FN (2003): relative to the offense of obstructing government administration by the use of simulated legal process.” Granite Record, https://graniterecord.org/bill/2003/sb221. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
- APA
- Granite Record. (n.d.). SB 221-FN (2003): relative to the offense of obstructing government administration by the use of simulated legal process. Retrieved 24 Oct. 2026, from https://graniterecord.org/bill/2003/sb221
- Chicago
- Granite Record. “SB 221-FN (2003): relative to the offense of obstructing government administration by the use of simulated legal process.” Accessed 24 Oct. 2026. https://graniterecord.org/bill/2003/sb221.
- BibTeX
@misc{bill-2003-sb221, title = {SB 221-FN (2003): relative to the offense of obstructing government administration by the use of simulated legal process.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2003/sb221}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }
SB 221-FN (2003)
relative to the offense of obstructing government administration by the use of simulated legal process.
- 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: 168
The Story
It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0844). The committee's amendment (0844) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 10, 2003 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 a work session on April 29, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–2. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 270–77. On May 29, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Peterson Concur with House Amendment” 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 168 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.
Sponsors
- Sen. Andrew Peterson (R - SD11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 4, 2003, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- April 22, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- April 29, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
Votes
- March 27, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 270, nays 77, passed
- May 29, 2003, Senate: Sen. Peterson Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
- March 4, 2003: Hearing; March 4, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 11:15 a.m.; SC10
- March 21, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0844}, [03/27/03]; SC15, Pg.50-51
- March 27, 2003: Committee Amendment{0844}, AA, VV
- March 27, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0844}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
- April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/03]; SC17
- April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 10, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
- April 22, 2003: Hearing Apr 22 1:00 RM204,LOB
- April 29, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 29 9:00 RM204,LOB
- May 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 15 (Vote 14-2; Reg)
- May 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1440}
- May 15, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am DIV(270-77)
- May 29, 2003: Sen. Peterson Concur with House Amendment{1440}, MA, VV
- June 5, 2003: Enrolled
- June 5, 2003: Enrolled
- June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff- 1/1/2004 Chap- 0168