SB 140-FN (2016): relative to online harassment by prisoners.
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SB 140-FN (2016)
relative to online harassment by prisoners.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2015-2016
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 29, 2015 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On February 19, 2015 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 14, 2016 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2015, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- February 19, 2015, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
- January 14, 2016, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 10, 2015: Hearing: 2/10/15, Room 100, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC9
- February 11, 2015: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 2/19/15; SC10
- February 19, 2015: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
- January 14, 2016: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/14/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC1A
- January 14, 2016: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/14/2016