HB 690-FN (2009): establishing a cold case homicide unit.

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HB 690-FN (2009)

establishing a cold case homicide unit.

  • 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: 269

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 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0709h). The committee's amendment (0709h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 April 30, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1532s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 3, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1532s (Rep Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 29, 2009, making it Chapter 269 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2009, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 17, 2009, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 30, 2009, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0709h — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1532s} — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1532s (Rep Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 3, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 3/3/2009 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • March 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 3/3/2009 2:30 PM LOB 204
  • March 17, 2009: Executive Session: 3/17/2009 10:15 AM LOB 204 (Continued 3/18&19/09 10:00 AM LOB 204 If Needed)
  • March 18, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0709h for Mar 24 CC (vote 17-0)
  • March 18, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0709h
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0709h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0709h: MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 30, 2009: Hearing; April 30, 2009, Room 103, State House, 2:15 p.m.; SC21
  • May 6, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {1532s} [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Sen. Reynolds Moved Laid On Table, [Withdrawn]
  • May 13, 2009: Committee Amendment {1532s}, AA, VV
  • May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1532s}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 28, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [06/03/09]; SC26
  • June 3, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special-Order HB 690 to the front of the Calendar
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 3, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 10, 2009: House Concurs with Senate AM #1532s (Rep Shurtleff): MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 10, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 29, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/29/2009; Chapter 0269
  • July 30, 2009: I. Section 3, Effective 07/01/2013
  • July 30, 2009: II. Remainder, Effective 07/29/2009

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