SB 399 (2008): permitting annulment of certain criminal records in the supreme court.

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SB 399 (2008)

permitting annulment of certain criminal records in the supreme court.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 104

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–6. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 190–103. 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 May 29, 2008, making it Chapter 104 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 25, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 190, nays 103, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 22, 2008: Hearing; January 22, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:15 p.m.; SC3
  • February 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/14/08]; SC6
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 23, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 30 Reg (vote 10-6)
  • April 23, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • April 30, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 190-103
  • May 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 29, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/28/08; Eff. Date 01/01/09, Chapter 0104

Laws It Would Change

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