SB 379 (2016): relative to additional tests to determine alcohol concentration.

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SB 379 (2016)

relative to additional tests to determine alcohol concentration.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 244

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1036s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1036s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2016 and May 3, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1774h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-1774h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 19, 2016 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 2016, making it Chapter 244 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2017.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2016, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 13, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 26, 2016, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 3, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 24, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1036s — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1774h — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2016, Senate: Concur with House Amendment # 1774h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 14, 2016: Hearing: 01/14/2016, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm; SC1
  • March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1036s , 03/24/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Amendment 1036s, AA, VV; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1036s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2016
  • April 13, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/13/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 26, 2016: Executive Session: 04/26/2016 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • May 3, 2016: Executive Session: 05/03/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1774h for 05/11/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • May 11, 2016: Amendment #2016-1774h : AA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1774h: MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with House Amendment # 1774h, MA, VV; 05/19/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled 06/01/2016
  • June 1, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 06/01/2016)
  • June 10, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/10/2016; Chapter 0244; Effective 01/01/2017

Laws It Would Change

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