HB 636-FN (2005): requiring the electronic recording of statements by persons subject to custodial interrogation.
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@misc{bill-2005-hb636, title = {HB 636-FN (2005): requiring the electronic recording of statements by persons subject to custodial interrogation.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2005/hb636}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }
HB 636-FN (2005)
requiring the electronic recording of statements by persons subject to custodial interrogation.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
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 18, 2005. The committee voted 12–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 23, 2005. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy Robertson (D - Ches 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2005, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
Votes
- March 23, 2005, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
- February 18, 2005: Hearing Feb 18 11:15 RM204,LOB
- March 16, 2005: Comm Report ITL for Mar 23 (vote 12-3;CC)
- March 23, 2005: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep T Robertson
- March 23, 2005: ITL MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1619-FN (2010): requiring law enforcement officers to record interviews of suspects in felony cases.