HB 558 (2005): relative to the circumstances constituting sexual assault.

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HB 558 (2005)

relative to the circumstances constituting sexual assault.

  • 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: 290

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 23, 2005. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 21, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1747). The committee's amendment (1747) was adopted on a voice vote on June 9, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 15, 2005 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 16, 2005 the Senate adopted “Sen. Foster Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 21, 2005 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 29, 2005 the Senate adopted “Committee of Conference Report” on a voice vote. On June 29, 2005 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a division vote 239–56. 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 25, 2005, making it Chapter 290 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 23, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 21, 2005, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • June 21, 2005, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2005, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2005, Senate: Sen. Foster Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, Senate: Committee of Conference Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, House: Conf Comm Report — yeas 239, nays 56, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 23, 2005: Hearing Feb 23 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 14-2;CC)
  • March 16, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0584}
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 21, 2005: Hearing; April 21, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC16
  • June 2, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1747} [06/09/05]; SC23, Pg.45
  • June 9, 2005: Committee Amendment{1747}, AA, VV
  • June 9, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1747}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 9, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 15, 2005: House Nonconc req Conf Comm, Rep Welch MA VV
  • June 15, 2005: (Spkr appts Reps: Charron, Tholl, Knowles & Hammond)
  • June 16, 2005: Sen. Foster Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV [06/09/05]
  • June 16, 2005: President Appoints; Senators Roberge, Green, Foster [06/09/05]
  • June 21, 2005: Conf Comm Meeting June 21 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • June 22, 2005: Committee of Conference Report; Senate Am {2068}, Filed
  • June 29, 2005: Committee of Conference Report {2068}, Adopted, VV
  • June 29, 2005: Conf Comm Report Adopted DIV(239-56)
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 25, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/25/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 290

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