HB 68 (2005): relative to the enforcement of disorderly conduct by reason of noise.

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HB 68 (2005)

relative to the enforcement of disorderly conduct by reason of noise.

  • 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: 260

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2005. The committee held work sessions on January 18, 2005 and February 2, 2005. The committee voted 17–1 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 May 3, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On June 2, 2005 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On June 2, 2005 the Senate rejected a motion to send it back to committee on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1798), offered by Sen. Foster, was adopted on a voice vote on June 2, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 15, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2043) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 22, 2005, making it Chapter 260 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • January 18, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Tholl>
  • February 2, 2005, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Tholl>
  • May 3, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A

Votes

  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, failed
  • June 2, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • January 13, 2005: Hearing Jan 13 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • January 18, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 18 9:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Tholl>
  • February 2, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 2 11:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Tholl>
  • March 15, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 17-1;CC)
  • March 15, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0065}
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 3, 2005: Hearing; May 3, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC15
  • May 25, 2005: Committee Report; Rerefer to Committee [06/02/05]; SC22
  • June 2, 2005: Rerefer to Committee [Not Voted On]
  • June 2, 2005: Sen. Gottesman Moved Lay on Table, MA, VV
  • June 2, 2005: Sen. Foster Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • June 2, 2005: Rerefer to Committee, MF, VV
  • June 2, 2005: Sen. Foster Moved Ought to Pass
  • June 2, 2005: Sen. Foster Floor Amendment{1798}, AA, VV
  • June 2, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1798}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 2, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 15, 2005: House Concur with Sen Am, Rep Dowling MA VV
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2043}, Adopted
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled Am{2043}, Adopted
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 29, 2005: Enrolled
  • July 22, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/22/2005 Eff: 7/22/2005* Chap: 0260
  • July 22, 2005: *Multiple Effective Dates, See Chapter

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