HB 267 (2005): relative to requests for services other than counsel for indigent defendants.

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HB 267 (2005)

relative to requests for services other than counsel for indigent defendants.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 135

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 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 June 17, 2005, making it Chapter 135 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • April 14, 2005, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 22, 2005: Hearing Feb 22 10:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 17, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • March 23, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 14, 2005: Hearing; April 14, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 8:50 a.m.; SC15
  • April 27, 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
  • June 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0135

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 114-FN (1989): allowing the district courts to approve petitions for services other than counsel.

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