SB 256 (2006): relative to the definition of "harm" for purposes of the crime of improper influence.

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SB 256 (2006)

relative to the definition of "harm" for purposes of the crime of improper influence.

  • 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: 43

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 16, 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 23, 2006. The committee held a work session on March 28, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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 18, 2006, making it Chapter 43 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2006, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 23, 2006, 10:30 AM: public hearing, RM 204/LOB
  • March 28, 2006, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM204/LOB

Votes

  • February 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 5, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 31, 2006: Hearing; January 31, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:30 p.m.; SC1
  • February 8, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/16/06]; SC6
  • February 16, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 16, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 22, 2006: Introduced and ref Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ20, pg 1257
  • March 23, 2006: Public Hearing March 23 10:30 RM 204/LOB
  • March 28, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session March 28 9:00 RM204/LOB
  • March 31, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP April 5 (vote 13-0; CC)
  • April 5, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • April 13, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 13, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 18, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 04/18/06; Eff.date 01/01/07; Chapter 0043

Laws It Would Change

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