HB 1132 (2008): creating an exception to the wiretapping statute for a recording device used in conjunction with a TASER or other similar electroshock device.

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HB 1132 (2008)

creating an exception to the wiretapping statute for a recording device used in conjunction with a TASER or other similar electroshock device.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 139

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 22, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0149h). The committee's amendment (0149h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1145) was adopted on a voice vote on April 17, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 30, 2008 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1145 (Rep W.Knowles)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2008, making it Chapter 139 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 22, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 29, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 25, 2008, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0149h — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1145} — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1145 (Rep W.Knowles) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • January 22, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/22/2008 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • January 29, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0149h for 2/6 CC (vote 16-0)
  • January 29, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0149h
  • February 6, 2008: Amendment #0149h Adopted, VV
  • February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0149h: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC12
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1145} [04/17/08]; SC15, Pg.7
  • April 17, 2008: Committee Amendment{1145}, AA, VV
  • April 17, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1145}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 30, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1145 (Rep W.Knowles): MA VV
  • May 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/06/2008; Effective 08/05/2008; Chapter 0139

Laws It Would Change

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