HB 1295 (2004): relative to certain court records and exempting certain documents from the right-to-know law.

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HB 1295 (2004)

relative to certain court records and exempting certain documents from the right-to-know law.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Right to Know
  • Chapter law: 246

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1195). On April 22, 2004 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 22, 2004 the Senate failed “Divide the Question” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Below. The committee's amendment (1195) was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 13, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 13, 2004 the Senate adopted “Accede to House Request for C of C”, on a motion by Sen. Peterson. A committee of conference met on May 18, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1687) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 15, 2004, making it Chapter 246 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 30, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • May 18, 2004, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, RM208,LOB

Votes

  • March 11, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, failed
  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Divide the Question — voice vote, failed
  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • January 20, 2004: Hearing Jan 20 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • February 4, 2004: Hearing on Non-germane Amendment Feb 12 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • February 18, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 11 (vote 15-0;Reg)
  • February 18, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0463}(New Title)
  • March 11, 2004: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • March 11, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 30, 2004: Hearing; March 30, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC13
  • April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1195},(New Title), [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.18
  • April 22, 2004: Sen. Estabrook Moved Laid on Table, MF, VV
  • April 22, 2004: Sen. Below Moved to Divide the Question, MF, VV
  • April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1195},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1195},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 13, 2004: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Mock MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Haytayan, Mock, Rowe & Craig)
  • May 13, 2004: Senator Peterson Accede to House Request for C of C, Adopted [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: President Appoints Senators; Roberge, Odell, Clegg [05/06/04]
  • May 18, 2004: Conf Comm Meeting May 18 2:00 RM208,LOB
  • May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Sen. Am + New Am{1655}, Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1655}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Am{1687}, Adopted <6/8/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1687}, Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled<6/9/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2004 Eff: 8/14/2004 Chap: 0246

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