SB 56 (2005): relative to penalties for eluding pursuit by a law enforcement officer.
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SB 56 (2005)
relative to penalties for eluding pursuit by a law enforcement officer.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on February 8, 2005 and February 22, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0901). The committee's amendment (0901) was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 31, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 6, 2005 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2005. The committee held a work session on May 3, 2005. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7)
- Sen. Andre' Martel (R - SD18)
- Sen. Chuck Morse (R - SD22)
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21)
- Rep. John Hunt (R - Ches 7)
- Rep. Frederick King (R - Coos 1)
- Rep. Joseph Stone (R - Rock 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- February 22, 2005, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
- April 19, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- May 3, 2005, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 8, 2005: Hearing: February 8, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC5
- February 22, 2005: Hearing; February 22, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC7
- February 22, 2005: Hearing; February 22, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC8
- March 24, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0901},(New Title), [03/31/05]; SC13, Pg.4
- March 31, 2005: Committee Amendment{0901},(New Title), AA, VV
- March 31, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0901), (New Title), MA,, VV; OT3rdg
- March 31, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
- April 19, 2005: Hearing Apr 19 10:00 RM204,LOB
- May 3, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session May 3 10:30 RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
- May 10, 2005: Comm Report ITL for May 25 (vote 15-1;CC)
- May 25, 2005: ITL MA