HB 160 (2010): relative to physical force in defense of a person.

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HB 160 (2010)

relative to physical force in defense of a person.

  • 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: 361

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held public hearings on January 29, 2009 and February 12, 2009. The committee held a work session on March 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 October 21, 2009 and October 29, 2009. The committee met in executive session on November 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–5 to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 2461h). The committee's amendment (2461h) was rejected on a roll call 3–326 on January 13, 2010. A floor amendment (2010-0059h) was adopted on a division vote 202–147 on January 13, 2010, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2010-0125h) was rejected on a roll call 148–206 on January 13, 2010. On January 13, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 189–166. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2044s), offered by Sen. Letourneau, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on May 12, 2010. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2096) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 23, 2010, making it Chapter 361 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • February 12, 2009, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 17, 2009, 9:00 AM: 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
  • October 21, 2009, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 206
  • October 29, 2009, 9:30 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
  • March 23, 2010, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • January 13, 2010, House: AM2461H (NT) — yeas 3, nays 326, failed
  • January 13, 2010, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 202, nays 147, passed
  • January 13, 2010, House: FLAM 2010-0125H (NT) (REP DANIELS) — yeas 148, nays 206, failed
  • January 13, 2010, House: OTP/AM 2010-0059H — yeas 189, nays 166, passed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Sen. Letourneau Floor Amendment #2044 — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 24, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 29, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/29/2009 1:30 PM LOB 202-204
  • February 12, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/12/2009 1:45 PM LOB 204 (or 30 Minutes After Session)
  • March 5, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/5/2009 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • March 17, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/17/2009 9:00 AM 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
  • October 14, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/14/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 21, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/21/2009 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 29, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/29/2009 9:30 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 AM #2461h (New Title) for Jan 6 RC (vote 11-5)
  • November 9, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #2461h (New Title)
  • January 6, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Date in Regular Calendar Order
  • January 13, 2010: Amendment #2461h (New Title) Failed, RC 3-326
  • January 13, 2010: Floor Amendment #2010-0059h (Rep Welch) Adopted, DIV 202-147
  • January 13, 2010: Floor Amendment #2010-0125h (New Title) Failed, RC 148-206
  • January 13, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2010-0059h: MA RC 189-166
  • March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 23, 2010: Hearing: March 23, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:30 p.m.; SC12
  • May 6, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/12/10; SC19
  • May 12, 2010: Sen. Letourneau Floor Amendment 2044s, NT, RC 10Y-14N AF
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2096 Adopted
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2096 Adopted
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 19, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 23, 2010: Signed by the Governor 07/23/2010; Effective 01/01/2011; Chapter 0361

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