SB 36-FN (2003): relative to protective custody of a person impaired by drugs and establishing a committee to study the issue of the applicability of the administrative license suspension laws to driving while under the influence of controlled drugs and ways to address the speed with which such cases are adjudicated in the district court.

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SB 36-FN (2003)

relative to protective custody of a person impaired by drugs and establishing a committee to study the issue of the applicability of the administrative license suspension laws to driving while under the influence of controlled drugs and ways to address the speed with which such cases are adjudicated in the district court.

  • 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: 96

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0564). The committee's amendment (0564) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The committee held a work session on April 10, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 8, 2003 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1597) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2003, making it Chapter 96 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • April 8, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 10, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>

Votes

  • March 13, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • January 28, 2003: Hearing; January 28, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC4
  • March 7, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0564}, (New Title), [03/13/03]; SC13, Pg.6-8
  • March 13, 2003: Committee Amendment{0564}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • March 13, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0564}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty; HJ24, p630
  • April 8, 2003: Hearing Apr 8 10:30 RM204,LOB
  • April 10, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 10 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
  • April 29, 2003: Maj Report OTP for May 8 (Vote 14-0;CC)
  • May 8, 2003: Passed
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1597}, Adopted, VV
  • May 15, 2003: Enrolled Am{1597}, AA VV
  • May 29, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 29, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/6/2003 Eff- 6/6/2003* Chap- 0096
  • June 6, 2003: *Multiple Eff Date, Secs 1-3 Eff. 1/1/2004

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