HB 582-FN (2009): relative to DNA testing of sexual offenders.
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HB 582-FN (2009)
relative to DNA testing of sexual offenders.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
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 February 5, 2009. The committee held a work session on March 12, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Michael Downing (R - SD22)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
- Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2009, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- March 12, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- March 12, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 24, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 2:30 PM LOB 204
- February 17, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 12, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/12/2009 9:00 AM LOB 204
- March 12, 2009: Executive Session: 3/12/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 13, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 CC (vote 18-0)
- March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV