HB 478-FN-LOCAL (2011): relative to testimony by video teleconference.

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HB 478-FN-LOCAL (2011)

relative to testimony by video teleconference.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 220

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-1779s). The committee's amendment (1779s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 25, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 8, 2011 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM 1779s (Rep Swinford)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2011, making it Chapter 220 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2011, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 14, 2011, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1779s — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2011, House: House Concurs with Senate AM 1779s (Rep Swinford) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 10, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/10/2011 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 22, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/22/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 15 (Vote 17-0; RC)
  • March 15, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 14, 2011: Hearing: 4/14/11, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC19
  • May 5, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-1779s, 5/11/11; SC23
  • May 11, 2011: Committee Amendment 1779s, AA, VV
  • May 11, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1779s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-3
  • May 19, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/25/11; SC25
  • May 25, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 25, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2011: House Concurs with Senate AM 1779s (Rep Swinford): MA VV
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2011: Signed By Governor 06/28/2011; Effective 08/27/2011; Chapter 0220

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