HB 1318 (2010): relative to post-conviction DNA testing, eligibility for victim’s compensation for a victim of a crime in which a petition for post-conviction DNA testing was filed, and victim services while the court is considering post-conviction DNA testing.

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HB 1318 (2010)

relative to post-conviction DNA testing, eligibility for victim’s compensation for a victim of a crime in which a petition for post-conviction DNA testing was filed, and victim services while the court is considering post-conviction DNA testing.

  • 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: 299

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 16, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0731h). The committee's amendment (0731h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1934s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1934s(NT) (Rep Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2340) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 13, 2010, making it Chapter 299 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 11, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 16, 2010, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 5, 2010, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0731h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1934s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1934s(NT) (Rep Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 28, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/28/2010 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 11, 2010: Executive Session: 2/11/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 16, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/16/2010 8:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 16, 2010: Continued Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 16, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0731h (NT) for Mar 3 CC (Vote 15-1)
  • February 16, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0731h (New Title)
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0731h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0731h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • May 5, 2010: Hearing: May 5, 2010, Room 103, State House, 1:00 p.m.; SC17
  • May 6, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1934s, NT, 5/12/10; SC19
  • May 12, 2010: Committee Amendment 1934s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1934s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM #1934s(NT) (Rep Shurtleff): MA VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2340 (New Title) Adopted
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2340, NT, Adopted
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2010: Signed by the Governor 07/13/2010; Effective 09/11/2010; Chapter 0299

Laws It Would Change

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