HB 1508-FN (2010): relative to communications between offenders convicted of certain sexual assaults and the victims of the crime.

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HB 1508-FN (2010)

relative to communications between offenders convicted of certain sexual assaults and the victims of the crime.

  • 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: 75

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 12, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0555h). The committee's amendment (0555h) 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 17, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2010, making it Chapter 75 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2010, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 9, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 30, 2010, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0555h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 12, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/12/2010 2:00 PM LOB 204
  • January 21, 2010: Subcom Work Sess: 2/2/2010 9:00 AM LOB 204 (Members: Reps Stevens(Ch), Gagne, Willette & Chandley)
  • February 2, 2010: Subcom Work Sess: 2/9/2010 9:00 AM LOB 204 (Members: Reps Stevens(Ch), Gagne, Willette & Chandley)
  • February 9, 2010: Executive Session: 2/9/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 9, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0555h (NT) for Mar 3 CC (Vote 20-0)
  • February 9, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0555h (New Title)
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0555h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0555h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 30, 2010: Hearing: March 30, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC13
  • April 15, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/21/10; SC16
  • April 21, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 5, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2010: Signed by the Governor 05/19/2010; Effective 01/01/2011; Chapter 0075

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