HB 1636-FN (2006): relative to appeals from class A misdemeanor sentences imposed by the district courts.

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HB 1636-FN (2006)

relative to appeals from class A misdemeanor sentences imposed by the district courts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 64

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0867h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 23, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 2006, making it Chapter 64 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, RM208/LOB
  • March 30, 2006, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • February 22, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 8, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 8 10:00 RM208/LOB
  • February 15, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0867h} for Feb 22 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2006: Passed with AM {0867h}, MA, VV by nec. 2/3
  • February 23, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 30, 2006: Hearing; March 30, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:20 p.m
  • March 30, 2006: Hearing; March 30, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:00 p.m
  • March 30, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/06/06]; SC13
  • April 6, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 6, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 13, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 24, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 4/24/2006 Eff: 1/1/2007 Chap: 0064
  • April 25, 2006: Enrolled

Laws It Would Change

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