SB 299-FN (2019): requiring good behavior as a condition for release without arrest or bail.

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SB 299-FN (2019)

requiring good behavior as a condition for release without arrest or bail.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 66

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 20, 2019 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2019. The committee held a work session on April 24, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2019, making it Chapter 66 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2020.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2019, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 23, 2019, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 24, 2019, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 24, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 21, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 5, 2019: Hearing: 02/05/2019, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am
  • February 21, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/21/2019; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 21, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/21/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 23, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/23/2019 11:00 am LOB 204
  • April 24, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 04/24/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
  • April 24, 2019: Executive Session: 04/24/2019 01:00 pm LOB 204
  • May 2, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/02/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • May 2, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/02/2019
  • May 8, 2019: Enrolled 05/08/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 05/15/2019)
  • June 5, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 06/05/2019; Chapter 0066; Effective 01/01/2020

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