SB 556-FN (2018): relative to changes in bail procedures and procedures for annulment of a criminal record.

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SB 556-FN (2018)

relative to changes in bail procedures and procedures for annulment of a criminal record.

  • 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: 366

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0958s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0958s) 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 27, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 3, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-1253h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-1253h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 19, 2018, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2018-1577h), offered by Rep. Welch, 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 May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Welch. On May 23, 2018 the House adopted the conference report (2017c) on a voice vote. On May 23, 2018 the Senate adopted the conference report (2018-2017c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2018-2122e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 2, 2018, making it Chapter 366 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2018, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 27, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 3, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 15, 2018, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • March 8, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0958s — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1253h and 1577h — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2018, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 23, 2018: Hearing: 01/23/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:40 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 #2018-0958s , 03/08/2018; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 10A
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0958s , AA, VV; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0958s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/08/2018
  • March 27, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/27/2018 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • April 3, 2018: Executive Session: 04/03/2018 LOB 204
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-1253h for 04/19/2018 (Vote 17-2; RC)
  • April 19, 2018: Amendment #2018-1253h : AA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: FLAM #2018-1577h (Rep. Welch): AA VV 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1253h and 1577h: MA VV 04/19/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: President Appoints: Senators Carson, French, Feltes; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Welch): MA VV 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Welch, Sapareto, Rodd, Cushing 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Committee of Conference Meeting: 05/15/2018, 10:00 am, Room 100, SH
  • May 17, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2017c Filed 05/17/2018; House Amendment + New Amendment
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report 2017c: Adopted, VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Conference Committee Report #2018-2017c , Adopted, VV; 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-2122e : AA VV 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2018-2122e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 05/23/2018)
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled 05/23/2018
  • May 23, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/23/2018)
  • July 2, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2018; Chapter 0366
  • July 5, 2018: I. Section 1-10 Effective 08/31/2018
  • July 5, 2018: II. Section 12 Effective 11/01/2018
  • July 5, 2018: III. Remainder shall take effect 07/02/2018

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