SB 246 (2006): relative to provisions for permissible contact between the agent of the defendant subject to a protective order and a plaintiff.

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SB 246 (2006)

relative to provisions for permissible contact between the agent of the defendant subject to a protective order and a plaintiff.

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: 214

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 18, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On January 18, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2006. The committee held a work session on March 30, 2006. The committee voted 16–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1596h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 12, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Foster Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2006, making it Chapter 214 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 2006.

Hearings and Sessions

January 10, 2006, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
March 28, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, RM 204/LOB
March 30, 2006, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM204/LOB

Votes

January 18, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 12, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Foster Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
January 10, 2006: Hearing; January 10, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:30 p.m.; SC1
January 11, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [01/18/06]; SC2
January 18, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
January 18, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
February 22, 2006: Introduced and ref Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ20, pg 1256
March 28, 2006: Public Hearing March 28 10:00 RM 204/LOB
March 30, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session March 30 10:00 RM204/LOB
April 6, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1596h} April 12 (vote 16-3; CC)
April 12, 2006: Passed with AM {1596h}, MA, VV
May 11, 2006: Sen. Foster Concur with House Amendment{1596}, MA, VV
May 24, 2006: Enrolled
May 24, 2006: Enrolled
June 1, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 06/01/06; Eff. date 07/31/06, Chapter 0214

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

HB 468 (2005): relative to provisions for permissible contact between the agent of the defendant subject to a protective order and a plaintiff.