HB 1312 (2012): relative to the statute of limitations for violations involving a motor vehicle accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

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HB 1312 (2012)

relative to the statute of limitations for violations involving a motor vehicle accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • 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 4, 2012 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2012. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 22, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1551s). The committee's amendment (1551s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 30, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1551s (Rep Swinford)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 13, 2012, making it Chapter 208 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 4, 2012, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 22, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1551s — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1551s (Rep Swinford) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 31, 2012: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/31/2012 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 14, 2012: =RESCHEDULED= Public Hearing: 2/14/2012 10:30 AM LOB 204 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • February 16, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 22 (Vote 13-1; RC)
  • February 22, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 4, 2012: Hearing: 4/4/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC13
  • April 11, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1551s, 4/18/12; SC15
  • April 18, 2012: Committee Amendment 1551s; AA, VV
  • April 18, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1551s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 30, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #1551s (Rep Swinford): MA VV
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/13/2012; Effective 01/01/2013; Chapter 0208

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