HB 1108-FN (2014): requiring voir dire examination of prospective jurors in all criminal cases.

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HB 1108-FN (2014)

requiring voir dire examination of prospective jurors in all criminal cases.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure
  • Chapter law: 40

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2014. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–3 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 6, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2014, making it Chapter 40 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 28, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 18, 2014, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 6, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 16, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/16/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • January 28, 2014: Executive Session: 1/28/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • January 31, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 6 (Vote 14-3; RC)
  • February 6, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 19, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 18, 2014: Hearing: 3/18/14, Room 100, SH, 10:00 a.m.; SC9
  • April 3, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2014; Chapter 0040; Effective 1/01/2015

Laws It Would Change

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