HB 194 (2007): relative to laboratories conducting alcohol concentration tests and relative to the alcohol ignition interlock program.

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HB 194 (2007)

relative to laboratories conducting alcohol concentration tests and relative to the alcohol ignition interlock program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 276

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (0121h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on April 17, 2007 and April 24, 2007. The committee's amendment (2011) was adopted on a voice vote on June 7, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On June 7, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2007 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #2011 (New Title), Rep W. Knowles” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2007, making it Chapter 276 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 16, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 17, 2007, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 24, 2007, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0121h — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2011}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #2011 (New Title), Rep W. Knowles — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 6, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/6/2007 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 16, 2007: Executive Session: 2/16/07 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 22, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for March 6 {Vote: 14-0; CC}
  • February 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0121h
  • March 6, 2007: Amendment {0121h} Adopted, VV
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0121h: MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 10, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED == April 10, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m
  • April 17, 2007: Hearing; April 17, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC16
  • April 24, 2007: Hearing; April 24, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC17
  • May 31, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Am{2011}(New Title)[06/06/07]; SC23, Pg.21-22
  • June 6, 2007: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Special Order to 06/07/07
  • June 7, 2007: Committee Amendment{2011}(New Title), AA, VV
  • June 7, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{2011}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 7, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 13, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #2011 (New Title), Rep W. Knowles, MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/03/07; I.Sec.1 Eff 01/01/08; II.Remainder Eff 07/03/07; Chapter 0276

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