SB 90-FN (2008): relative to the penalty for impersonating a law enforcement officer.

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SB 90-FN (2008)

relative to the penalty for impersonating a law enforcement officer.

  • 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: 225

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 22, 2007 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on January 2, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0147) was adopted on a voice vote on January 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 23, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 23–0 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 9, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1170h). The committee's amendment (1170h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 225 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 2007, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • January 2, 2008, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • March 25, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 1, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 22, 2007, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 23, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Letourneau — yeas 23, nays 0, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1170h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1170} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 15, 2007: Hearing; February 15, 2007, Room 103, State House, 3:00 p.m
  • February 15, 2007: Hearing; February 15, 2007, Room 100, State House, 3:00 p.m.; SC7A
  • March 15, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 15, 2007, Room 103, State House, 2:40 p.m.; SC7
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [03/22/07]; SC12
  • March 22, 2007: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Hearing; January 2, 2008, Room 103, State House 1:00 p.m. or 30 minutes after close of Session
  • January 17, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0147}[01/23/08]; SC3, Pg.4
  • January 23, 2008: Committee Amendment{0147}, AA, VV
  • January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0147} RC 23Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • January 23, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 1, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/1/2008 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 9, 2008: Executive Session: 4/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 9, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1170h for April 16 CC (vote 16-0)
  • April 9, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1170h
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1170h Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1170h: MA VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Concur with House Amendment{1170}, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/16/08; Eff. Date 01/01/09, Chapter 0225

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