SB 523 (2020): relative to the analysis of devices or instruments that produce evidence that may be admissible in court.
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SB 523 (2020)
relative to the analysis of devices or instruments that produce evidence that may be admissible in court.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2019-2020
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 5, 2020 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Harold French (R - SD7) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
- Sen. Bob Giuda (R - SD2)
- Rep. Howard Pearl (R - Merr 26)
- Rep. Glen Aldrich (R - Belk 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2020, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- March 5, 2020, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Judiciary
- February 11, 2020: Hearing: 02/11/2020, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am
- March 5, 2020: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/05/2020
- March 5, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 03/05/2020