SB 52 (2003): relative to a voluntary certification program for police dogs and handlers.
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SB 52 (2003)
relative to a voluntary certification program for police dogs and handlers.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Police
- Chapter law: 59
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 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 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 59 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2003.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23)
- Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 13)
- Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 79)
- Rep. Michael Whalley (R - Belk 31)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2003, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
- April 15, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
Votes
- February 6, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
- January 29, 2003: Hearing; January 29, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC5
- January 31, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/06/03]; SC7, Pg.2
- February 6, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 6, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- February 13, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
- April 15, 2003: Hearing Apr 15 10:30 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- 7/26/2003 Chap- 0059