SB 339-FN (2004): relative to the involuntary commitment of certain persons found not competent to stand trial for certain criminal offenses.

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SB 339-FN (2004)

relative to the involuntary commitment of certain persons found not competent to stand trial for certain criminal offenses.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2004. The committee held a work session on April 6, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102
  • March 23, 2004, 11:30 AM: hearing, RM204,LOB
  • April 6, 2004, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM204,LOB <Rep Knowles>

Votes

  • January 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 12, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 13, 2004: Hearing; January 13, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
  • January 13, 2004: Hearing; January 13, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m
  • January 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/22/04]; SC3
  • January 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • February 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/12/04]; SC6
  • February 5, 2004: 02/05/2004 Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 12, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 12, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 23, 2004: Hearing Mar 23 11:30 RM204,LOB
  • April 6, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 6 11:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Knowles>
  • April 7, 2004: Maj Report ITL for Apr 15 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • April 15, 2004: ITL Report Adopted

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1367 (2004): permitting the parents or legal guardian of a sexual assault victim to remain with the victim during the legal proceedings.

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