SB 136 (2013): relative to the rights of the immediate family of crime victims.

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SB 136 (2013)

relative to the rights of the immediate family of crime victims.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0733s). The committee's amendment (0733s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. On April 3, 2013 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2013. The committee met in executive session on April 16, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 24, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2013, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103
  • April 9, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 16, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 14, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0733s — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 19, 2013: Hearing: 2/19/13, Room 103, SH, 10:10 a.m.; SC8
  • February 19, 2013: Hearing: 2/19/13, Room 103, SH, 9:45 a.m.; SC9
  • March 6, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0733s, 3/14/13; SC11
  • March 14, 2013: Committee Amendment 0733s, AA, VV
  • March 14, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0733s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary; HJ31, PG.1075
  • April 3, 2013: Vacated from Judiciary; HJ35, PG.1126
  • April 3, 2013: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety; HJ35, PG.1126
  • April 9, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/9/2013 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 16, 2013: Executive Session: 4/16/2013 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 17, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 24 (Vote 14-0; CC); HC33, PG.1092
  • April 24, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV; HJ38, PG.1240

Laws It Would Change

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