SB 314-FN (2019): relative to release of a defendant pending trial.

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SB 314-FN (2019)

relative to release of a defendant pending trial.

  • 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: 143

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0797s). On March 14, 2019 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hennessey. On March 27, 2019 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Feltes. On March 27, 2019 the Senate adopted “Waived Referral to Finance; Without Objection”, on a motion by Sen. D'Allesandro. The committee's amendment (2019-0797s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2019, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2019-1341s), offered by Sen. Feltes, was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2019 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 April 18, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2019 and April 24, 2019. The committee held a work session on April 24, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 8, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 2019, making it Chapter 143 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2019, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 18, 2019, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 18, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, 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

  • March 14, 2019, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2019, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-0797s and 2019-1341s — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 19, 2019: Hearing: 02/19/2019, Room 100, SH, 10:30 am
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0797s , 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Sen. Hennessey Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Pending Motion Committee Amendment #2019-0797s ; 03/14/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 27, 2019: Sen. Feltes Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/27/2019
  • March 27, 2019: Sen. D'Allesandro Waived Referral to Finance; Without Objection, MA; 03/27/2019
  • March 27, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0797s , AA, VV; 03/27/2019
  • March 27, 2019: Sen. Feltes Floor Amendment #2019-1341s , AA, VV; 03/27/2019
  • March 27, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 2019-0797s and 2019-1341s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/27/2019
  • April 18, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/18/2019 11:30 am LOB 204
  • April 18, 2019: Executive Session: 04/18/2019 01:00 pm LOB 204
  • April 24, 2019: Executive Session: 04/24/2019 01:00 pm LOB 204
  • April 24, 2019: Full Committee Work Session: 04/24/2019 10:00 am LOB 204
  • May 8, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/08/2019 (Vote 20-0; RC)
  • May 8, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/08/2019
  • May 23, 2019: Enrolled 05/23/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 05/30/2019)
  • June 25, 2019: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/2019; Chapter 0143
  • June 27, 2019: I. Section 7 Effective 11/01/2020
  • June 27, 2019: II. Remainder Effective 06/25/2019

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