HB 138-FN (2012): relative to the cold case homicide unit.

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HB 138-FN (2012)

relative to the cold case homicide unit.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 200

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 January 25, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2011 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 15, 2011 and September 29, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 4, 2012. On February 1, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 254–93. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1760s). The committee's amendment (1760s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 25, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 25, 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 #1760s (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 200 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 3, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 15, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 29, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 20, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 19, 2012, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 254, nays 93, passed
  • April 25, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1760s — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1760s (Rep Swinford) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 25, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/25/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 3, 2011: Executive Session: 2/3/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 3, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • September 15, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/15/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • September 29, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/29/2011 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • October 20, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/20/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 25, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jan 4 (Vote 16-1; CC)
  • January 4, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Hoell)
  • February 1, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA RC 254-93
  • March 28, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • April 19, 2012: Hearing: 4/19/12, Room 103, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC15
  • April 19, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1760s, 4/25/12; SC16
  • April 25, 2012: Committee Amendment 1760s; AA, VV
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1760s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 30, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #1760s (Rep Swinford): MA VV
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/13/2012; Effective 08/12/2012; Chapter 0200

Laws It Would Change

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