SB 106-FN (2005): making unauthorized recording in a motion picture theater a crime.

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SB 106-FN (2005)

making unauthorized recording in a motion picture theater a crime.

  • 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: 70

The Story

It was introduced on January 27, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0550). The committee's amendment (0550) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2005 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2005. The committee held a work session on April 21, 2005. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 70 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 2005, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • April 12, 2005, 10:40 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 21, 2005, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>

Votes

  • March 17, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 27, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 15, 2005: Hearing; February 15, 2005, Room 105-A, SH 1:15 p.m.; SC6
  • March 10, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0550}, [03/17/05]; SC11, Pg.8
  • March 17, 2005: Committee Amendment{0550}, AA, VV
  • March 17, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0550}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 23, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • April 12, 2005: Hearing Apr 12 10:40 RM204,LOB
  • April 21, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 21 11:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Stevens>
  • April 26, 2005: Comm Report OTP for May 4 (vote 14-1;CC)
  • May 4, 2005: Passed
  • May 11, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 05/23/05; Eff.date 01/01/06; Chapter 0070

Laws It Would Change

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