SB 232-FN-LOCAL (2017): relative to the issuance of a summons instead of arrest.

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SB 232-FN-LOCAL (2017)

relative to the issuance of a summons instead of arrest.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 16, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 23, 2017 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, 2017 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2017. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 4, 2017 the House adopted “Lay SB 232 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Janvrin.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2017, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 18, 2017, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 25, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 16, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2017, House: Lay SB 232 on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 14, 2017: Hearing: 02/14/2017, Room 100, SH, 09:40 am
  • March 16, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/16/2017; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 16, 2017: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/16/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/23/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Introduced 03/23/2017 and referred to Judiciary
  • April 18, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/18/2017 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 25, 2017: Executive Session: 04/25/2017 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 4, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 05/04/2017 (Vote 14-2; RC)
  • May 4, 2017: Lay SB 232 on Table (Rep. Janvrin): MA VV 05/04/2017
  • November 30, 2017: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 299-FN (2019): requiring good behavior as a condition for release without arrest or bail.
  • HB 316 (2021): requiring a person issued a summons to remain of good behavior.

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