SB 81 (2013): authorizing phlebotomists to withdraw blood for alcohol concentration tests.

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SB 81 (2013)

authorizing phlebotomists to withdraw blood for alcohol concentration tests.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 63

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0327s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0327s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 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 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, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 24, 2013 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2013, making it Chapter 63 of the session laws. It took effect on June 6, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2013, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 9, 2013, 10:00 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 7, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0327s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2013, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 12, 2013: Hearing: 2/12/13, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC7
  • February 20, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0327s, NT, 3/7/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC10
  • March 7, 2013: Committee Amendment 0327s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 7, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0327s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety; HJ31, PG.1074
  • April 9, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/9/2013 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 16, 2013: Executive Session: 4/16/2013 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 17, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 24 (Vote 15-0; CC); HC33, PG.1092
  • April 24, 2013: Ought to Pass: MA VV; HJ38, PG.1240
  • April 24, 2013: Enrolled; HJ38, PG.1257
  • May 2, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 06/06/2013; Chapter 0063; Effective 06/06/2013

Laws It Would Change

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