HB 138-FN (2005): requiring medical examiners to inventory and account for property taken from decedents.

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HB 138-FN (2005)

requiring medical examiners to inventory and account for property taken from decedents.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 50

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2005 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 27, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 50 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 27, 2005, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100

Votes

  • May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • January 19, 2005: Hearing Jan 19 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • February 25, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 16-1;CC)
  • March 23, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 27, 2005: Hearing; April 27, 2005, Room 100, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 28, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/05/05]; SC18
  • May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0050

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