HB 1361 (2006): relative to the penalty for shoplifting.

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HB 1361 (2006)

relative to the penalty for shoplifting.

  • 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: 84

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 12, 2006. The committee voted 15–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0409h), 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 Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 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. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2006, making it Chapter 84 of the session laws. It took effect on July 4, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2006, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204/LOB
  • March 21, 2006, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, 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 and Public Safety
  • January 12, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 12 11:30 RM204/LOB
  • February 1, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0409h} for Feb 15 (vote 15-3; CC)
  • February 15, 2006: Passed with AM {0409h}, MA, VV
  • February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 21, 2006: Hearing; March 21, 2006, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC11
  • April 7, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/13/06]; SC14A
  • April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 20, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 27, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/5/06, Eff. date 7/4/06, Chapter 0084

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