SB 229 (2007): relative to restitution ordered against an inmate.

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SB 229 (2007)

relative to restitution ordered against an inmate.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 239

The Story

It was introduced on February 8, 2007 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 29, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 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. On May 16, 2007 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 29, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it 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 June 26, 2007, making it Chapter 239 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 21, 2007, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • May 1, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 8, 2007, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 29, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 29, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 8, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 21, 2007: Hearing; March 21, 2007, Room 103, State House, 1:20 p.m.; SC9
  • March 22, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/29/07]; SC13
  • March 29, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 29, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments & Administration
  • May 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/1/2007 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • May 8, 2007: Executive Session: 5/8/07 11:15 AM LOB 306
  • May 9, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 16 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • May 16, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 16, 2007: Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
  • May 22, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/22/2007 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • May 29, 2007: Executive Session: 5/29/07 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • May 29, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for June 6 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • June 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 06/25/07, Chapter 0239

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