SB 260-FN (2014): permitting electronic signatures on criminal complaints for certain offenses.

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SB 260-FN (2014)

permitting electronic signatures on criminal complaints for certain offenses.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 193

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 8, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1216h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 16, 2014. The committee's amendment (2014-1216h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2014 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 88–244, on a motion by Rep. Hoell. On April 16, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 284–51. On May 1, 2014 the Senate adopted “Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1216h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2014, making it Chapter 193 of the session laws. It took effect on September 9, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2014, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 1, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 8, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • February 13, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2014, House: Lay On Table — yeas 88, nays 244, failed
  • April 16, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1216h — yeas 284, nays 51, passed
  • May 1, 2014, Senate: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1216h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 21, 2014: Hearing: 1/21/14, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC3
  • February 5, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/13/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC6
  • February 13, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 1, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/1/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 8, 2014: Executive Session: 4/8/2014 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 10, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1216h (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • April 16, 2014: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep. Hoell)
  • April 16, 2014: Amendment #2014-1216h AA VV
  • April 16, 2014: Lay On Table (Rep. Hoell) MF Div. 88-244
  • April 16, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1216h MA Div. 284-51
  • May 1, 2014: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1216h, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/11/2014; Chapter 0193; Effective 09/09/2014

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 407 (2013): relative to the penalty for making a false statement in a criminal complaint.

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