SB 40 (2003): relative to filing of complaints for violation-level offenses and making the electronic submission of a false statement chargeable as unsworn falsification.

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SB 40 (2003)

relative to filing of complaints for violation-level offenses and making the electronic submission of a false statement chargeable as unsworn falsification.

  • 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: 158

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 0587). The committee's amendment (0587) 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 15, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 15, 2003. On May 15, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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 158 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • April 15, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • March 13, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 29, 2003, Senate: Sen. Peterson Concur with House 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, 11:00 a.m.SC4
  • March 7, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0587}, (New Title), [03/13/03]; SC13, Pg.8-9
  • March 13, 2003: Committee Amendment{0587}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • March 13, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0587}, (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 15, 2003: Hearing Apr 15 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • April 30, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1438}
  • April 30, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 15 (Vote 11-0;CC)
  • May 15, 2003: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Marple
  • May 15, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • May 29, 2003: Sen. Peterson Concur with House Amendment{1438}, 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- 0158

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 206 (2003): relative to filing of complaints for violation-level offenses.

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