SB 475-FN (2016): requiring law enforcement agencies to file crime reports with the department of safety.

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SB 475-FN (2016)

requiring law enforcement agencies to file crime reports with the department of safety.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 103

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0586s). The committee's amendment (0586s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2016 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 13, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–3 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2016, making it Chapter 103 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2016, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 13, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 13, 2016, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 3, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0586s — voice vote, passed
  • March 17, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 28, 2016: Hearing: 01/28/2016, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC2
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0586s , 03/03/2016; SC7
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Amendment 0586s, AA, VV; 03/03/2016
  • March 3, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0586s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/03/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/17/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/17/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 13, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/13/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 13, 2016: Executive Session: 04/13/2016 12:00 PM LOB 204
  • April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2016 (Vote 16-3; CC)
  • April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/05/2016)
  • May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/19/2016; Chapter 0103; Effective 07/18/2016

Laws It Would Change

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