HB 1613-FN (2008): making changes to certain statutes relating to crimes against children.

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HB 1613-FN (2008)

making changes to certain statutes relating to crimes against children.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 24, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0620h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–4. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee's amendment (0620h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 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 study it after the session ends. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 14, 2008, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 21, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, if needed
  • April 15, 2008, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0620h — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 12:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 204 if needed)
  • February 19, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0620h for Mar 5 Reg (vote 13-4)
  • February 19, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0620h
  • February 19, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:00 AM if needed
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0620h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0620h: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC15
  • April 24, 2008: Committee Report; Referred to Interim Study [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Special Order to May 8, 2008
  • May 1, 2008: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Special Order HB 1613 to May 8; SC18, Pg.3
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Special Order HB 1613 to End of Calendar
  • May 8, 2008: Referred to Interim Study [Not Voted On]
  • May 8, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

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