SB 544 (2016): establishing a committee to study funding options for the Internet crimes against children task force.

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SB 544 (2016)

establishing a committee to study funding options for the Internet crimes against children task force.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 160

The Story

It was introduced on January 21, 2016 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 24, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it 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 7, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 26, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2016, making it Chapter 160 of the session laws. It took effect on May 27, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2016, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 7, 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

Votes

  • March 24, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 21, 2016: Introduced 01/21/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 15, 2016: Hearing: 03/15/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:40 am; SC8
  • March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/24/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 24, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2016
  • April 7, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/07/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 26, 2016: Executive Session: 04/26/2016 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
  • May 27, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/27/2016; Chapter 0160; Effective 05/27/2016

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