SB 452 (2004): relative to testimony of expert witnesses.
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SB 452 (2004)
relative to testimony of expert witnesses.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 118
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on February 3, 2004 and February 9, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0641). The committee's amendment (0641) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 183–159. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2004, making it Chapter 118 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 2004.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- February 9, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 201-203
- March 30, 2004, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 22, 2004, House: REP HAYTAYAN: OTP — yeas 183, nays 159, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 3, 2004: Hearing; February 3, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC3
- February 9, 2004: Hearing; February 9, 2004 Rooms 201-203, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC6
- March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0641},(New Title) , [03/11/04]; SC10, Pg.18-19
- March 11, 2004: Committee Amendment{0641},(New Title), AA, VV
- March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0641},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- March 11, 2004: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
- March 30, 2004: Hearing Mar 30 1:00 RM208,LOB
- April 13, 2004: Maj Report Without Recommendation for Apr 22 (Reg)
- April 22, 2004: Rep Haytayan moved OTP, Passed RC(183-159)
- April 22, 2004: Notice of Reconsideration, Rep Mock
- May 6, 2004: Enrolled
- May 6, 2004: Enrolled
- May 17, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/17/2004 Eff: 07/16/2004 Chap: 0118