SB 46 (2005): relative to the duties of law enforcement officials upon receiving reports of missing adults.
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SB 46 (2005)
relative to the duties of law enforcement officials upon receiving reports of missing adults.
- 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: 247
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0549). The committee's amendment (0549) 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 work sessions on April 19, 2005, May 3, 2005 and May 16, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 9, 2005 the Senate adopted “Senator Foster Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1955) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 14, 2005, making it Chapter 247 of the session laws. It took effect on September 12, 2005.
Sponsors
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2005, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- April 12, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- April 19, 2005, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
- May 3, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
- May 16, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Charron>
Votes
- March 17, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- June 9, 2005, Senate: Senator Foster Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 8, 2005: Hearing: February 8, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:20 p.m.; SC5
- March 10, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0549},[03/17/05]; SC11, Pg.6-7
- March 17, 2005: Committee Amendment{0549}, AA, VV
- March 17, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0549}, 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 10:00 RM204,LOB
- April 19, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 19 11:00 RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
- May 3, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session May 3 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
- May 16, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session May 16 10:00 RM204,LOB <Rep Charron>
- May 18, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for May 25 (vote 16-0;CC)
- May 18, 2005: Prop Comm Am{1438}
- May 25, 2005: Passed with Am
- June 9, 2005: Senator Foster Concur with House Amendment{1438}, MA, VV
- June 15, 2005: Enrolled Am{1955}, Adopted
- June 29, 2005: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1955}, Adopted
- June 29, 2005: Enrolled
- June 29, 2005: Enrolled
- July 14, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 07/14/05; Eff. 09/12/05, Chapter 0247