SB 379-FN (2006): relative to harm or threats to certain government officials.
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SB 379-FN (2006)
relative to harm or threats to certain government officials.
- 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: 47
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0831). The committee's amendment (0831) was adopted on a voice vote on February 16, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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 12–1 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 47 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.
Sponsors
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Robert Clegg (R - SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2006, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
- March 23, 2006, 10:00 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 with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 5, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- January 17, 2006: Hearing; January 17, 2006, Room 103, State House, 1:45 p.m.; SC1
- February 8, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0831}(New Title)[02/16/06]; SC6, Pg.10
- February 16, 2006: Committee Amendment{0831}(New Title), AA, VV
- February 16, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0831}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 16, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- February 22, 2006: Introduced and ref Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- March 23, 2006: Public Hearing March 23 10:00 RM 204/LOB
- March 28, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session March 28 9:00 RM204/LOB
- March 31, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP April 5 (vote 12-1; 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 0047