SB 271-FN (2012): establishing a criminal offense for failure to report a missing or deceased child.
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SB 271-FN (2012)
establishing a criminal offense for failure to report a missing or deceased child.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2011-2012
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 7, 2012 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bob Odell (R - SD8)
- Sen. Fenton Groen (R - SD6)
- Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3)
- Sen. Jim Luther (R - SD12)
- Sen. Gary Lambert (R - SD13)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Jim Rausch (R - SD19)
- Sen. Tom De Blois (R - SD18)
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24)
- Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10)
- Rep. Frank Kotowski (R - Merr 9)
- Rep. William Infantine (R - Hills 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2012, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101
Votes
- March 7, 2012, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 12, 2012: Hearing: 1/12/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC1
- January 26, 2012: Hearing: 1/26/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC2
- February 2, 2012: Hearing: 2/2/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC4
- February 2, 2012: Hearing: 2/2/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m
- February 29, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 3/7/12; SC9A
- March 7, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1709-FN (2012): establishing a criminal offense for failure to report a missing or deceased child.