HB 1619-FN (2010): requiring law enforcement officers to record interviews of suspects in felony cases.

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HB 1619-FN (2010)

requiring law enforcement officers to record interviews of suspects in felony cases.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 21, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 10 CC unanimously, 17–0. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 10, 2010. On February 10, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar”. On February 17, 2010 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 9, 2010. The committee met in executive session on October 13, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011”, by a vote of 16 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2010, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 2, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 9, 2010, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 13, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 17, 2010, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 21, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/21/2010 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 2, 2010: Executive Session: 2/2/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204 (Continued 2/2/2010 1:30 PM LOB 204 if Necessary)
  • February 3, 2010: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 10 CC (vote 17-0)
  • February 10, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Vaillancourt)
  • February 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • February 17, 2010: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • March 17, 2010: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety for Interim Study
  • September 9, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/9/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 13, 2010: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/13/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 13, 2010: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011 (Vote 16-1)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 636-FN (2005): requiring the electronic recording of statements by persons subject to custodial interrogation.

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