SB 136 (2007): relative to the attorney general's authority to appoint, organize, and assign investigatory personnel at the department of justice.

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SB 136 (2007)

relative to the attorney general's authority to appoint, organize, and assign investigatory personnel at the department of justice.

  • 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: 235

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0158) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 16, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1867) was adopted on May 16, 2007. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1867) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 26, 2007, making it Chapter 235 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2007, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 17, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 3, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 15, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0158} — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 6, 2007: Hearing; February 6, 2007, Room 103, State House, 3:20 p.m.; SC6
  • February 8, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0158}[02/15/07]; SC7, Pg.7-8
  • February 15, 2007: Committee Amendment{0158}, AA, VV
  • February 15, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0158}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 15, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
  • April 17, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/17/2007 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • May 3, 2007: Executive Session: 5/3/07 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • May 8, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 16 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 16, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1867} Adopted
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1867} Adopted
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 08/24/07, Chapter 0235

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