SB 245 (2023): relative to the inspection of hotel guest records.

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SB 245 (2023)

relative to the inspection of hotel guest records.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 174

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0663s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0663s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 30, 2023 and April 5, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1305h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1305h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 4, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 1, 2023 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2023, making it Chapter 174 of the session laws. It took effect on September 26, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2023, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 29, 2023, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • March 30, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • April 5, 2023, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • March 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0663s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1305h — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2023, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 21, 2023: Hearing: 02/21/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm
  • March 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0663s , 03/09/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 9, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0663s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/09/2023
  • March 9, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0663s , AA, VV; 03/09/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 29, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/29/2023 11:00 am LOB 202-204
  • March 30, 2023: Executive Session: 03/30/2023 09:00 am LOB 202-204
  • April 5, 2023: Executive Session: 04/05/2023 11:00 am LOB 202-204
  • April 5, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1305h 04/05/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2023: Amendment #2023-1305h : AA VV 05/04/2023
  • May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1305h: MA VV 05/04/2023
  • June 1, 2023: Sen. Carson Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/01/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • July 28, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 07/28/2023; Chapter 0174; Effective 09/26/2023

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