SB 447 (2008): eliminating obsolete provisions regarding pleas by mail and noncomputerized courts.

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SB 447 (2008)

eliminating obsolete provisions regarding pleas by mail and noncomputerized courts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 46

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 January 23, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 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 committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2008, making it Chapter 46 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2008, 2:55 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 25, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • January 23, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 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, 2:55 p.m.; SC2
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [01/23/08]; SC3
  • January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 23, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 23 Reg (vote 15-0)
  • April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/12/08; Eff. Date 07/11/08, Chapter 0046

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