SB 495-FN (2008): prohibiting Internet solicitation and exploitation of children.

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SB 495-FN (2008)

prohibiting Internet solicitation and exploitation of children.

  • 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: 323

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1066) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 15, 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 with changes (amendment 1456h). The committee's amendment (1456h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 30, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2008 and May 28, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. An enrolled bill amendment (2184) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2184) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 25, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2008.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 3, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 15, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 27, 2008, 10:30 AM: committee of conference, SH 100
  • May 28, 2008, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1456h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 10, 2008: Hearing; March 10, 2008, Room 100, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC7
  • March 18, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1066} [03/20/08]; SC11C, Pg.32-36
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{1066}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1066} RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/3/2008 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 15, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/15/2008 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 22, 2008: Executive Session: 4/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 22, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1456h for April 30 Reg (vote 16-0)
  • April 22, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1456h
  • April 30, 2008: Amendment #1456h Adopted, VV
  • April 30, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1456h: MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Nonconcur with House Am{1456}; Requests C of C, Adopted, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Foster, Gottesman and Letourneau
  • May 21, 2008: Rep Tupper Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Stevens, W.Knowles, Tholl, and Welch
  • May 27, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 27, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:30 a.m
  • May 27, 2008: C of C Meeting; = ROOM CHANGE = RECESSED = May 27, 2008, Room 204, LOB, 10:30 a.m
  • May 28, 2008: C of C Meeting; = RECONVENE = May 28, 2008, Room 204, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2099, House Amendment + New Amendment: Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2099 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2099}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2184 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2184}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 25, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 8, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/02/08
  • July 8, 2008: I. Sections 6 and 11 Shall Take Eff. On January 1, 2009 at 12:01 a.m
  • July 8, 2008: II. The Remainder Shall Take Eff. January 1, 2009, Chapter 0323

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