HB 395-FN (2007): relative to penalties for computer crime.

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HB 395-FN (2007)

relative to penalties for computer crime.

  • 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: 137

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 8, 2007. The committee held a work session on February 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0301h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 15, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. 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 June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 137 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 20, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 20, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 15, 2007, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0301h — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/8/2007 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 20, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/20/2007 9:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0301h} for March 27 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0301h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0301h} Adopted, VV
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0301h: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 15, 2007: Hearing; May 15, 2007, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC18
  • May 15, 2007: Hearing; May 15, 2007, Room 103, State House, 3:15 p.m.; SC20
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 6, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 01/01/08; Chapter 137

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