HB 252 (2005): requiring bail hearings for persons arrested for probation violations.

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HB 252 (2005)

requiring bail hearings for persons arrested for probation violations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 230

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2005. The committee held work sessions on February 14, 2005 and February 25, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 9, 2005. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1591). The committee's amendment (1591) was adopted on a voice vote on June 2, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 15, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2005, making it Chapter 230 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • February 14, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • February 25, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB <Rep Hammond>
  • April 26, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 9, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 2, 2005: Hearing Feb 2 10:30 RM204,LOB
  • February 10, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Subcommittee Work Session Feb 10 9:00 Rm204,LOB
  • February 14, 2005: Rescheduled Subcommittee Work Session Feb 14 9:00 Rm204,LOB
  • February 25, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 25 9:30 Rm204,LOB <Rep Hammond>
  • February 25, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 25, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0450}
  • March 9, 2005: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Jasper
  • March 9, 2005: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 26, 2005: Hearing; April 26, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC15
  • May 25, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1591} [06/02/05]; SC22, Pg.9
  • June 2, 2005: Committee Amendment{1591}, AA, VV
  • June 2, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1591}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 2, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 15, 2005: House Concur with Sen Am, Rep Dowling MA VV
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0230

Laws It Would Change

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