HB 1231-FN (2006): relative to the penalty for assaulting a firefighter, licensed emergency medical care provider, or law enforcement officer.

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HB 1231-FN (2006)

relative to the penalty for assaulting a firefighter, licensed emergency medical care provider, or law enforcement officer.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 197

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 5, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0748h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. An enrolled bill amendment (1845) was adopted on May 11, 2006. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1845) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 31, 2006, making it Chapter 197 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 5, 2006, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204/LOB
  • January 31, 2006, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204/LOB
  • March 29, 2006, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice
  • January 5, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 5 10:45 RM204/LOB
  • January 31, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 31 1:00 RM204/LOB
  • February 8, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0748h} for Feb 15 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2006: Passed with AM {0748h}, MA, VV
  • February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 29, 2006: Hearing; March 29, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m
  • April 5, 2006: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 5, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/13/06]; SC14
  • April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1845}, Adopted
  • May 16, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1845}, Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 31, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 5/31/06; Eff. 1/1/07 Chapter 0197

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