HB 439 (2005): relative to registration requirements for criminal offenders.
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HB 439 (2005)
relative to registration requirements for criminal offenders.
- 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: 214
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 14, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 19, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. 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 5, 2005, making it Chapter 214 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.
Sponsors
- Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2)
- Rep. Karl Gilbert (R - Rock 12)
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2005, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- April 19, 2005, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
Votes
- June 9, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
- February 10, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Feb 10 11:15 RM204,LOB
- February 14, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 14 11:15 RM204,LOB
- February 15, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 23 (vote 15-0;CC)
- February 15, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0286}
- February 23, 2005: Passed with Am
- March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 19, 2005: Hearing; April 19, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC15
- June 2, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/09/05]; SC23
- June 9, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- June 9, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 15, 2005: Enrolled
- June 29, 2005: Enrolled
- July 5, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/5/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0214