HB 749 (2004): relative to the description in a criminal complaint of the party accused.

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HB 749 (2004)

relative to the description in a criminal complaint of the party accused.

  • 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: 12

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 February 19, 2003. The committee held work sessions on March 3, 2003 and March 6, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 27, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Refer to Committee” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on November 5, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2451). The committee's amendment (2451) was adopted on a voice vote on January 7, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On January 7, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 7, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 5, 2004, making it Chapter 12 of the session laws. It took effect on June 4, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 3, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • March 6, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • May 27, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Refer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 7, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 11, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing Feb 19 1:30 RM204,LOB
  • March 3, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 3 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • March 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 6 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 13-0;CC)
  • March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0659}(New Title); HC26, p752
  • March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • May 27, 2003: Hearing; May 27, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC22
  • May 29, 2003: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [06/05/03]; SC25
  • June 5, 2003: Refer to Committee, MA, VV
  • November 5, 2003: Meeting; November 5, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 11:00 a.m
  • January 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2451}, [01/07/04]; SC1, Pg.13-14
  • January 7, 2004: Committee Amendment{2451}, AA, VV
  • January 7, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended,{2451}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 7, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2004: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV
  • March 17, 2004: Enrolled
  • March 18, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/5/2004 Eff: 6/4/2004 Chap: 0012

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