SB 318-FN (2006): relative to the use of deadly force to protect oneself.

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SB 318-FN (2006)

relative to the use of deadly force to protect oneself.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 23, 2006 the Senate adopted “Special Order To 03/09/06” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Clegg. On March 9, 2006 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 11–12. On March 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 9, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2006. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–5. On April 26, 2006 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 147–178. On April 26, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 193–134. On April 26, 2006 the House failed “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on May 12, 2006. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On June 28, 2006 the Senate voted 11–11 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2006, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 29, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204/LOB

Votes

  • February 23, 2006, Senate: Special Order To 03/09/06 — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2006, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate Sen. Hassen/Sen. Barnes — yeas 11, nays 12, failed
  • March 9, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2006, House: MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 147, nays 178, failed
  • April 26, 2006, House: REP BICKNELL: OTP — yeas 193, nays 134, passed
  • April 26, 2006, House: Reconsideration — voice vote, failed
  • June 28, 2006, Senate: Notwithstanding the Governors veto shall the bill become law Sen. Clegg/Sen. Gallus — yeas 11, nays 11, failed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 19, 2006: Hearing; January 19, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:30 p.m.; SC1
  • February 16, 2006: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [02/23/06]; SC7
  • February 23, 2006: Sen. Clegg Moved Special Order To 03/09/06, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 11Y-12N, MF
  • March 9, 2006: Sen. Bragdon Moved Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 9, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 22, 2006: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 29, 2006: Public Hearing March 29 10:00 RM204/LOB
  • April 20, 2006: Maj Rprt: ITL April 26 (vote 9-5; Reg. Cal.) HC34, pg 1822
  • April 20, 2006: Min Rprt: OTP HC34, pg 1822
  • April 26, 2006: ITL, ML, RC (147-178)
  • April 26, 2006: Rep. Bicknell moved OTP
  • April 26, 2006: OTP, MA, RC(193-134)
  • April 26, 2006: Reconsideration, ML, VV (Rep. O'Brien)
  • May 4, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 10, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor on 05/12/06; SC21, Pg.2
  • June 28, 2006: Notwithstanding the Governors Veto Shall the Bill Become Law
  • June 28, 2006: 2/3 nec. RC 11-11; Veto Sustained

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