HB 523-FN (2010): requiring DNA testing of all persons convicted of a felony and making changes to the information and analysis center.

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HB 523-FN (2010)

requiring DNA testing of all persons convicted of a felony and making changes to the information and analysis center.

  • 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: 208

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee held a work session on March 12, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 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 1, 2009, September 15, 2009 and October 20, 2009. The committee met in executive session on November 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2444h). The committee's amendment (2444h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 13, 2010, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2010-0085h) was rejected on a division vote 89–262 on January 13, 2010. On January 13, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 13, 2010 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on January 27, 2010 and February 2, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 22–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0445h). 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”. The committee's amendment (0445h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 17, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1941s) 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 #1941s(NT) (Reps Shurtleff & M.Smith)” 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 June 25, 2010, making it Chapter 208 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 12, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 12, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 1, 2009, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 15, 2009, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 20, 2009, 10:00 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
  • January 27, 2010, 10:02 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • February 2, 2010, 10:01 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • February 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 6, 2010, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • January 13, 2010, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 89, nays 262, failed
  • January 13, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2444h — voice vote, passed
  • February 17, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0445h — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1941s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1941s(NT) (Reps Shurtleff & M.Smith) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 17, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 12, 2009: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/12/2009 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 12, 2009: Executive Session: 3/12/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 13, 2009: Retained in Committee
  • September 1, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/1/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • September 15, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/15/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 20, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/20/2009 10:00 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 #2444h for Jan 6 RC (vote 15-0)
  • November 9, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #2444h
  • January 6, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Date in Regular Calendar Order
  • January 13, 2010: Amendment #2444h Adopted, VV
  • January 13, 2010: Floor Amendment #2010-0085h (Rep Kurk) Failed, DIV 89-262
  • January 13, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2444h: MA VV
  • January 13, 2010: Referred to Finance
  • January 27, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 1/27/2010 10:02 AM LOB 210-211
  • February 2, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 2/2/2010 10:01 AM LOB 210-211
  • February 4, 2010: Executive Session: 2/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • February 4, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0445h for Feb 10 CC (vote 22-1)
  • February 4, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0445h
  • 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: Amendment #0445h Adopted, VV
  • February 17, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0445h: MA VV
  • March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 6, 2010: Hearing: April 6, 2010, Room 103, State House, 2:00 p.m.; SC13
  • April 14, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/21/10; SC16
  • April 21, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 26
  • May 6, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1941s, NT, 5/12/10; SC19
  • May 12, 2010: Committee Amendment 1941s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1941s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM #1941s(NT) (Reps Shurtleff & M.Smith): MA VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 25, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/25/2010; Chapter 0208
  • June 28, 2010: I. Section 4 Effective 07/01/2011
  • June 28, 2010: II. Section 8 Effective 12/31/2014
  • June 28, 2010: III. Section 9 Effective 06/25/2010
  • June 28, 2010: IV. Remainder Effective 08/24/2010

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