HB 138 (2010): revising certain provisions of the sexually violent predators statute.

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HB 138 (2010)

revising certain provisions of the sexually violent predators statute.

  • 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: 287

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee held work sessions on February 10, 2009 and February 17, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 29, 2009, October 6, 2009 and October 29, 2009. The committee met in executive session on November 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2476h). The committee's amendment (2476h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 6, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On January 6, 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 April 20, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1686s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 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 #1686s (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. The governor signed it on July 13, 2010, making it Chapter 287 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 10, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 17, 2009, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 17, 2009, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 29, 2009, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 6, 2009, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 205
  • October 29, 2009, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • November 5, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 20, 2010, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • January 6, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2476h — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1686s — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1686s (Rep Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 2:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 10, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/10/2009 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 17, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/17/2009 12:00 PM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/5/2009 1:30 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 17, 2009: Retained in Committee
  • September 29, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/29/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 6, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/6/2009 11:00 AM LOB 205
  • October 29, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/29/2009 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • November 5, 2009: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/5/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • November 9, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2476h for Jan 6 CC (vote 16-0)
  • November 9, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #2476h
  • January 6, 2010: Amendment #2476h Adopted, VV
  • January 6, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2476h: MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 20, 2010: Hearing: April 20, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC15
  • April 28, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1686s, 5/5/10; SC18
  • May 5, 2010: Committee Amendment 1686s, AA, VV
  • May 5, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1686s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM #1686s (Rep Shurtleff): MA VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 13, 2010: Signed by the Governor 07/13/2010; Chapter 0287
  • July 15, 2010: I. Section 4-6 Effective 09/01/2010 at 12:01 a.m
  • July 15, 2010: II. Remainder Effective 07/13/2010

Laws It Would Change

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