SB 38-FN (2023): amending the procedure for issuing a summons instead of an arrest.

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SB 38-FN (2023)

amending the procedure for issuing a summons instead of an arrest.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 54

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0580s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0580s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 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 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 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2023, making it Chapter 54 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2023, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 29, 2023, 9:30 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

Votes

  • February 22, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0580s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced 01/05/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 10, 2023: Hearing: 01/10/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0580s , 02/22/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0580s , AA, VV; 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0580s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/22/2023
  • 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 09:30 am LOB 202-204
  • March 30, 2023: Executive Session: 03/30/2023 09:00 am LOB 202-204
  • March 30, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/30/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/04/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/18/2023
  • May 18, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/18/2023)
  • June 1, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 06/01/2023; Chapter 0054; Effective 07/31/2023

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 316 (2021): requiring a person issued a summons to remain of good behavior.

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