HB 459 (2006): relative to access to criminal records and enhanced 911 system records.

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HB 459 (2006)

relative to access to criminal records and enhanced 911 system records.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 137

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 13, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 4, 2006. On January 4, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to regular place on Reg Cal for Jan 18 Without Objection”. On January 18, 2006 the House adopted “Flr AM” on a voice vote. On January 18, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 18, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2006, making it Chapter 137 of the session laws. It took effect on July 21, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • September 13, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 25, 2006, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • January 18, 2006, House: Flr AM — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • February 17, 2005: Hearing Feb 17 1:30 RM204,LOB
  • March 18, 2005: Retained in committee
  • June 17, 2005: (Ret Subcom: Reps Stevens, Ulery & Winchell)
  • September 13, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 13 10:00 RM204,LOB
  • October 28, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4, 2006; OTP/AM (vote 14-0; CC)
  • October 28, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {2152} (New Title)
  • January 4, 2006: Removed from Consent Cal req Rep Kurk
  • January 4, 2006: Special Order to regular place on Reg Cal for Jan 18 Without Objection
  • January 18, 2006: AM {2152h}, MA, VV
  • January 18, 2006: Flr AM {0283h} MA, VV
  • January 18, 2006: Passed with AM {2152h}NT & {0283h}, MA, VV
  • January 18, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 25, 2006: Hearing; April 25, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:15 p.m.; SC14
  • April 26, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/04/06]; SC17
  • May 4, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 4, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 22, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/22/06, Eff. date 7/21/06, Chapter 0137

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 449-FN (2009): increasing the penalty for unlawful possession or release of criminal records.

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