SB 400 (2008): relative to the authority of bail commissioners.

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SB 400 (2008)

relative to the authority of bail commissioners.

  • 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: 105

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it 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 May 29, 2008, making it Chapter 105 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 3:05 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 3, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 15, 2008: Hearing; January 15, 2008, Room 103, State House, 3:05 p.m.; SC2
  • March 11, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/13/08]; SC10B
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/3/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 22, 2008: Executive Session: 4/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 22, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 30 CC (vote 16-0)
  • April 30, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 29, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/28/08; Eff. Date 05/28/08, Chapter 0105

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