HB 1294 (2008): establishing the offense of public urination or defecation.
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HB 1294 (2008)
establishing the offense of public urination or defecation.
- 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: 70
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 15, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0220h). The committee's amendment (0220h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 70 of the session laws.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 24, 2008, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 5, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- April 15, 2008, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
Votes
- February 13, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0220h — voice vote, passed
- April 24, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 10:30 AM LOB 204
- January 24, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/24/2008 9:30 AM LOB 204
- February 5, 2008: Executive Session: 2/5/08 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 5, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0220h for Feb.13 CC (vote 13-0)
- February 5, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0220h
- February 13, 2008: Amendment #0220h Adopted, VV by Required Two-Thirds
- February 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0220h: MA VV by Required Two-Thirds
- March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m.; SC15
- April 16, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/08]; SC16
- April 24, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 24, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 30, 2008: Enrolled
- May 1, 2008: Enrolled
- May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 01/01/2009; Chapter 0070