SB 391-FN (2018): relative to sexual assault survivors' rights.

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SB 391-FN (2018)

relative to sexual assault survivors' rights.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 276

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0956s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0956s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2018 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 March 28, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1311h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1311h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 19, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On April 19, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 19, 2018 the House adopted “Reconsider SB 391” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Welch. On April 19, 2018 the House adopted “Special Order to regular place on the next calendar” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Welch. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 315–22. On May 2, 2018 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 May 10, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 2018, making it Chapter 276 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2018, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 28, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 3, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 8, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0956s — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1311h — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Reconsider SB 391 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Special Order to regular place on the next calendar — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 315, nays 22, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 9, 2018: Hearing: 01/09/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:20 am
  • March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0956s , 03/08/2018; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 10A
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0956s , AA, VV; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0956s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/08/2018
  • March 28, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/28/2018 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • April 3, 2018: Executive Session: 04/03/2018 LOB 204
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1311h (NT) for 04/19/2018 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • April 19, 2018: Amendment #2018-1311h : AA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1311h: MA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Reconsider SB 391 (Rep. Welch): MA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Special Order to regular place on the next calendar (Rep. Welch): MA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1311h: MA RC 315-22 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/10/2018)
  • June 18, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/2018; Chapter 0276; Effective 08/17/2018

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