SB 40 (2021): relative to informed consent to search a motor vehicle and amending the statutory requirements for a search warrant.

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SB 40 (2021)

relative to informed consent to search a motor vehicle and amending the statutory requirements for a search warrant.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 196

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0757s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0757s) was adopted on a roll call 23–1 on March 18, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes 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 met in executive session on May 10, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1357h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-1357h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2021 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 10, 2021 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. On June 10, 2021 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Abbas. On June 24, 2021 the House adopted the conference report (2021-1985c) on a voice vote. On June 24, 2021 the Senate adopted the conference report (2021-1985c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2021-2077e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on August 10, 2021, making it Chapter 196 of the session laws. It took effect on October 9, 2021.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2021, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary
  • April 21, 2021, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • May 10, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • June 15, 2021, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, SH 100

Votes

  • June 3, 2021, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1357h — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2021, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2021, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2021, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 24, 2021, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced 01/06/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 14, 2021: Remote Hearing: 01/19/2021, 01:00 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • February 25, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 02/25/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 18, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0757s , 03/18/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 18, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-0757s , RC 23Y-1N, AA; 03/18/2021
  • March 18, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0757s, RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/18/2021
  • April 21, 2021: Public Hearing: 04/21/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/93366148832 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • May 10, 2021: Executive Session: 05/10/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97305033264
  • May 27, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1357h (Vote 18-3; CC)
  • June 3, 2021: Amendment #2021-1357h : AA VV 06/03/2021
  • June 3, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1357h: MA VV 06/03/2021
  • June 10, 2021: Sen. Carson Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 06/10/2021
  • June 10, 2021: President Appoints: Senators Carson, French, Kahn; 06/10/2021
  • June 10, 2021: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. Abbas): MA VV 06/10/2021
  • June 10, 2021: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Abbas, Roy, Wallace, Harriott-Gathright 06/10/2021
  • June 14, 2021: Conferee Change: Rep. Welch Replaces Rep. Abbas 06/10/2021
  • June 15, 2021: Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/15/2021, 09:00 am, Room 100, SH
  • June 17, 2021: Conference Committee Report #2021-1985c Filed 06/10/2021; As Amended by the Senate
  • June 24, 2021: Conference Committee Report 2021-1985c: Adopted, VV 06/24/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Conference Committee Report #2021-1985c , Adopted, VV; 06/24/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-2077e : AA VV (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2021-2077e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/24/2021)
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
  • June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
  • August 10, 2021: Signed by the Governor on 08/10/2021; Chapter 0196; Effective 10/09/2021

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