HB 640-FN (2004): relative to post-conviction DNA testing.

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HB 640-FN (2004)

relative to post-conviction DNA testing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 239

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 16, 2003, September 23, 2003 and September 30, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The committee held work sessions on January 28, 2004, February 4, 2004 and February 10, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 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 1175). The committee's amendment (1175) 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 6, 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 17, 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 (1685) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 15, 2004, making it Chapter 239 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • September 16, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • September 23, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • September 30, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • January 13, 2004, 11:45 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 28, 2004, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM209,LOB
  • February 4, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RMs210-211,LOB
  • February 10, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM209,LOB
  • March 30, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • May 17, 2004, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 3, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 18 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 5, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 5 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 11, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • September 16, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sep 16 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • September 23, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sep 23 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • September 30, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sep 30 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • November 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 18-0;CC)
  • November 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2382}
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am and ref to Finance
  • January 13, 2004: Finance Hearing Jan 13 11:45 RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 28, 2004: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session Jan 28 9:30 RM209,LOB
  • February 4, 2004: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session Feb 4 1:00 RMs210-211,LOB
  • February 10, 2004: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session Feb 10 11:00 RM209,LOB
  • March 10, 2004: Fin Maj Report OTP for Mar 17 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • March 17, 2004: Passed (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)
  • March 17, 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{1175} [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.10
  • April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1175}, AA, VV
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1175}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 27, 2004: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, [05/06/04]; SC18
  • May 6, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 13, 2004: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Welch MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Knowles, Stevens, Lasky & Holbrook)
  • May 13, 2004: Senator Peterson Accede to House Request for C of C, Adopted [05/06/04]
  • May 13, 2004: President Appoints Senators; Peterson, Sapareto, Foster [05/06/04]
  • May 17, 2004: Conf Comm Meeting May 17 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Sen. Am {1592}, Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1592}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1685}, Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Am{1685}, Adopted <6/4/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled<6/9/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2004 Eff: 6/15/2004 Chap: 0239

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