SB 296-FN (2019): relative to live medical testimony in courts.

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SB 296-FN (2019)

relative to live medical testimony in courts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 288

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0649s). On March 7, 2019 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, Sen. Morse Moved the Question”. The committee's amendment (2019-0649s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 30, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1572h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-1572h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 23, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 23, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 13, 2019 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hennessey. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 19, 2019, making it Chapter 288 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2020.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2019, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 17, 2019, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 30, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 7, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
  • May 23, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1572h — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 12, 2019: Hearing: 02/12/2019, Room 100, SH, 09:40 am
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0649s , 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Without Objection, Sen. Morse Moved the Question, MA; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0649s , AA, VV; 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0649s, RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/07/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Judiciary
  • April 17, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/17/2019 11:15 am LOB 208
  • April 30, 2019: Executive Session: 04/30/2019 10:00 am LOB 208
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1572h for 05/23/2019 (Vote 18-2; RC)
  • May 23, 2019: Amendment #2019-1572h : AA VV 05/23/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1572h: MA VV 05/23/2019
  • June 13, 2019: Sen. Hennessey Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • July 19, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 07/19/2019; Chapter 288; Effective 01/01/2020

Laws It Would Change

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