HB 430-FN (2009): removing the statute of limitations on certain crimes committed in furtherance of murder.

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HB 430-FN (2009)

removing the statute of limitations on certain crimes committed in furtherance of murder.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 100

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2009, making it Chapter 100 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2009, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 5, 2009, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 5, 2009, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 3, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 3/3/2009 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/3/2009 11:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • March 10, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 CC (vote 17-0)
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 5, 2009: Hearing; May 5, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC21
  • May 6, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y - 0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/15/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0100

Laws It Would Change

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