HB 332 (2005): relative to harassment by telephone.

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HB 332 (2005)

relative to harassment by telephone.

  • 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: 138

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, 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 19, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1279). The committee's amendment (1279) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2005, making it Chapter 138 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 19, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 9, 2005: Hearing Feb 9 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 15, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 23, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 19, 2005: Hearing; April 19, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC15
  • April 28, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1279} [05/05/05]; SC18, Pg.8
  • May 5, 2005: Committee Amendment{1279}, AA, VV
  • May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1279}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 25, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Welch MA VV
  • June 2, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0138

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