SB 317-FN (2014): relative to trafficking in persons.

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SB 317-FN (2014)

relative to trafficking in persons.

  • 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: 257

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 recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0238s). The committee's amendment (0238s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 24–0. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1467h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2014-1467h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 30, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 30, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 327–0. On April 30, 2014 the House adopted “Third Reading” on a division vote. On April 30, 2014 the House failed “Reconsideration Third Reading” on a roll call 133–202, on a motion by Rep. Lambert. On May 16, 2014 the Senate adopted “Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1467h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 25, 2014, making it Chapter 257 of the session laws. It took effect on October 23, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2014, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 15, 2014, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 22, 2014, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 6, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Third Reading — division vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 327, nays 0, passed
  • May 16, 2014, Senate: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1467h — 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, 10:00 a.m.; SC3
  • January 30, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0238s, 2/6/14; SC5
  • February 6, 2014: Committee Amendment 0238s, AA, VV
  • February 6, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0238s, MA, RC 24Y-0N; OT3rd
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 15, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/15/2014 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • April 22, 2014: Executive Session: 4/22/2014 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • April 22, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1467h (Vote 18-0; RC)
  • April 30, 2014: Amendment #2014-1467h AA VV
  • April 30, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1467h MA RC 327-0
  • April 30, 2014: Third Reading MA Div, 184-155
  • April 30, 2014: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep. Lambert) MF RC 133-202
  • May 16, 2014: Sen. Carson Concurs with House Amendment #1467h, MA, VV
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 22, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 25, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/25/2014; Chapter 0257; Effective 10/23/2014

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