SB 252-FN (2024): relative to the release of a defendant pending trial, directing the establishment of an electronic monitoring program for criminal defendants released on bail, and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 252-FN (2024)

relative to the release of a defendant pending trial, directing the establishment of an electronic monitoring program for criminal defendants released on bail, and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 22, 2023 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/09/2023, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 9, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 23, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2023 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 5, 2023 and April 19, 2023. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 14, 2023, September 15, 2023, September 21, 2023, September 22, 2023, September 29, 2023, October 5, 2023, October 6, 2023, October 12, 2023, October 19, 2023, October 20, 2023, November 2, 2023, November 3, 2023, November 8, 2023 and November 14, 2023. The committee met in executive session on November 15, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-2470h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-2470h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 3, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On January 3, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 3, 2024 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on January 16, 2024, March 6, 2024, March 27, 2024 and April 1, 2024. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 25–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 11, 2024 the House adopted “Lay SB252 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne. The bill died on the table when the session ended on October 10, 2024, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2023, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 5, 2023, 10:00 AM: public hearing, 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
  • April 19, 2023, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • September 14, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • September 15, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • September 21, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • September 22, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • September 29, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • October 5, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • October 6, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • October 12, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • October 19, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 209
  • October 20, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 209
  • November 2, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • November 3, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • November 8, 2023, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • November 14, 2023, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • November 15, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
  • January 16, 2024, 11:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • March 6, 2024, 2:15 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • March 27, 2024, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 1, 2024, 1:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 2, 2024, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 21, nays 3, passed
  • March 23, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • January 3, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2470h — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2024, House: Lay SB252 on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 1, 2023: Hearing: 02/01/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
  • February 22, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/22/2023
  • February 22, 2023: Special Order to 03/09/2023, Without Objection, MA; 02/22/2023
  • March 9, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/09/2023
  • March 9, 2023: Ought to Pass: RC 21Y-3N, MA; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/09/2023
  • March 23, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/23/2023
  • March 23, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/23/2023
  • March 23, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/23/2023 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • April 5, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/05/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • April 5, 2023: Executive Session: 04/05/2023 11:00 am LOB 202-204
  • April 19, 2023: Executive Session: 04/19/2023 09:30 am LOB 202-204
  • April 19, 2023: Retained in Committee
  • September 14, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/14/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • September 15, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/15/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • September 21, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/21/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • September 22, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/22/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • September 28, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 09/28/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • September 29, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/29/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • October 5, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/05/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • October 6, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/06/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • October 12, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/12/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • October 13, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 10/13/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • October 19, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/19/2023 10:00 am LOB 209
  • October 20, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/20/2023 10:00 am LOB 209
  • October 27, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 10/27/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • November 2, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 11/02/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • November 3, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 11/03/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • November 8, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 11/08/2023 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
  • November 9, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 11/09/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • November 14, 2023: Subcommittee Work Session: 11/14/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • November 15, 2023: Executive Session: 11/15/2023 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • November 15, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-2470h (NT) 11/15/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • January 3, 2024: Amendment #2023-2470h : AA VV 01/03/2024
  • January 3, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-2470h: MA VV 01/03/2024
  • January 3, 2024: Referred to Finance 01/03/2024
  • January 16, 2024: Division I Work Session: 01/16/2024 11:00 am LOB 212
  • March 6, 2024: Division I Work Session: 03/06/2024 02:15 pm LOB 212
  • March 27, 2024: Division Work Session: 03/27/2024 10:00 am LOB 212
  • April 1, 2024: Division Work Session: 04/01/2024 01:00 pm LOB 212
  • April 2, 2024: Executive Session: 04/02/2024 11:30 am LOB 210-211
  • April 2, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/02/2024 (Vote 25-0; RC)
  • April 11, 2024: Lay SB252 on Table (Rep. Osborne): MA VV 04/11/2024
  • October 10, 2024: Died on Table, Session ended 10/10/2024

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