HB 1361 (2004): relative to sentences for certain offenses committed on or near a public college or university campus.
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HB 1361 (2004)
relative to sentences for certain offenses committed on or near a public college or university campus.
- 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: 87
The Story
It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2004. The committee held work sessions on February 12, 2004 and March 4, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 1, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2004, making it Chapter 87 of the session laws. It took effect on May 7, 2004.
Sponsors
- Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 72) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 24)
- Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 69)
- Rep. Debra Naro (R - Graf 15)
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2004, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- February 12, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
- March 4, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
- April 13, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
Votes
- April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
- February 10, 2004: Hearing Feb 10 10:30 RM204,LOB
- February 12, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 12 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
- March 4, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 4 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
- March 8, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 17 (vote 14-0;CC)
- March 8, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0727}
- March 17, 2004: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)
- April 1, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 13, 2004: Hearing; April 13, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC15
- April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/04]; SC16
- April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 29, 2004: Enrolled
- April 29, 2004: Enrolled
- May 7, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/7/2004 Eff: 5/7/2004 Chap: 0087