SB 124-FN (2015): relative to filing felonies first in the superior court.

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SB 124-FN (2015)

relative to filing felonies first in the superior court.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 249

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0736s). The committee's amendment (0736s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2015 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 12, 2015 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2015. The committee held work sessions on April 23, 2015, May 5, 2015, May 7, 2015, May 12, 2015 and May 14, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 19, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1824h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1824h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2015 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 138–204. On June 3, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 212–127. On June 4, 2015 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On June 11, 2015 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on Nonconcur with House Amendment #1824h; and Request C of C” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Lasky. On June 11, 2015 the Senate adopted “Sen. Carson concurs with House Amendment #1824h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2015-2333e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 13, 2015, making it Chapter 249 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 16, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 23, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 5, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 7, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 12, 2015, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 14, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 19, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0736s — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Lay on Table (Rep Ammon) — yeas 138, nays 204, failed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Ought to Pass Amended — yeas 212, nays 127, passed
  • June 4, 2015, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1824h; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 11, 2015, Senate: Reconsideration on Nonconcur with House Amendment #1824h; and Request C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 11, 2015, Senate: Sen. Carson concurs with House Amendment #1824h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 10, 2015: Hearing: 2/10/15, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC9
  • March 4, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0736s, 3/12/15; SC12
  • March 12, 2015: Committee Amendment 0736s, AA, VV
  • March 12, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0736s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 16, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/16/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 16, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/16/2015 10:00 AM LOB 206-208
  • April 23, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/23/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 27, 2015: Subcommittee Meeting with the "Felonies First" Working Group: 5/4/2015 2:30 PM LOB 208
  • May 5, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/5/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 7, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/7/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 12, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/12/2015 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • May 14, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/14/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 19, 2015: Executive Session: 5/19/2015 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 26, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1824h for Jun 3 (Vote 20-0; RC)
  • June 3, 2015: Amendment #1824h: AA VV
  • June 3, 2015: Lay on Table (Rep Ammon): MF DV 138-204
  • June 3, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1824h: MA RC 212-127
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment #1824h; Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2015: President Appoints: Senators Carson, Pierce, and Lasky
  • June 11, 2015: Sen. Lasky Moved Reconsideration on Nonconcur with House Amendment #1824h; and Request C of C, MA, VV
  • June 11, 2015: Sen. Carson concurs with House Amendment #1824h, MA, VV
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-2333e: AA VV (in recess of 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-2333e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess of 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • July 13, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 07/13/2015; Chapter 0249; Effective 01/01/2016

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