SB 109 (2004): adopting the model Drug Dealer Liability Act.

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SB 109 (2004)

adopting the model Drug Dealer Liability Act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 252

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on February 11, 2003 and February 20, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 3, 2003 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on November 5, 2003 and December 3, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2569). The committee's amendment (2569) 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. It crossed to the House on January 15, 2004 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2004. The committee held work sessions on April 8, 2004 and April 13, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–4. The committee's amendment (1192) was adopted on a roll call 204–139 on May 6, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1482), offered by Rep Hopper, was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Peterson. On May 13, 2004 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. 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 House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee 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 (1697) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 15, 2004, making it Chapter 252 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2003, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • February 20, 2003, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • April 6, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM205,LOB
  • April 8, 2004, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Lasky>
  • April 13, 2004, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • May 18, 2004, 9:40 AM: committee of conference, LOB 102

Votes

  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 7, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, House: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT{1192} — yeas 204, nays 139, passed
  • May 6, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • February 11, 2003: Hearing; February 11, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 11:15 a.m.; SC8
  • February 20, 2003: Hearing; RECONVENE === February 20, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 3:00 p.m.; SC10A
  • March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/03/03]; SC16
  • April 3, 2003: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV
  • April 3, 2003: Sen. Peterson Moved Rerefer to Committee, MA, VV
  • November 5, 2003: Meeting; November 5, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 11:00 a.m
  • November 20, 2003: Meeting; === CANCELLED === November 20, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 9:30 a.m
  • November 26, 2003: Meeting; === CANCELLED === November 26, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 9:30 a.m
  • December 3, 2003: Meeting; December 3, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m
  • January 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2569}, [01/07/04]; SC1, Pg.8
  • January 7, 2004: Committee Amendment{2569}, AA, VV
  • January 7, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{2569}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 7, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • January 15, 2004: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • April 6, 2004: Hearing Apr 6 10:00 RM205,LOB
  • April 8, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 8 10:30 RM208,LOB <Rep Lasky>
  • April 13, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 13 2:00 RM208,LOB
  • April 27, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 6 (vote 11-4;Reg)
  • April 27, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1192}
  • May 6, 2004: Comm Am{1192}, AA RC(204-139); Rep Hopper Fl Am{1482}(New Title), AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • May 6, 2004: Senator Peterson Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Prescott, Clegg, Martel
  • May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Mock MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Soltani, Haytayan, Craig & Knowles)
  • May 18, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 18, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 9:40 a.m
  • May 18, 2004: House Conferee Change: Rep Haytayan becomes 1st named, Rep Soltani 2nd
  • May 18, 2004: House Conferee Change: Rep Woods replaces Soltani; (See Permanent Journal)
  • May 19, 2004: Conf Comm Report (House Am + New Am{1610}) filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1610}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Am {1697}(New Title), Adopted <6/4/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1697}(New Title), Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled<6/9/04>
  • June 15, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/15/04; Eff. 01/01/05: Chapter 0252

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