SB 39 (2003): relative to the results of a preliminary breath test as evidence in court.
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SB 39 (2003)
relative to the results of a preliminary breath test as evidence in court.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 57
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 0309). On February 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 20, 2003 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, 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. The governor signed it on May 27, 2003, making it Chapter 57 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5)
- Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2)
- Rep. Stanley Stevens (R - Carr 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- April 8, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
Votes
- February 20, 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, 10:30 a.m.; SC4
- February 14, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0309}, [02/20/03]; SC10, Pg.5-6
- February 20, 2003: Committee Amendment{0309}, AA, VV; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0309}, MA, VV
- February 20, 2003: OT3rdg
- February 20, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- February 20, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
- April 8, 2003: Hearing Apr 8 11:00 RM204,LOB
- April 29, 2003: Maj Report OTP for May 8 (Vote 13-0;CC)
- May 8, 2003: Passed
- May 15, 2003: Enrolled
- May 15, 2003: Enrolled
- May 27, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2003 Eff- 1/1/2004 Chap- 0057