SB 578-FN (2024): relative to criminal pre-trial services and monitoring.
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SB 578-FN (2024)
relative to criminal pre-trial services and monitoring.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- 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 3, 2024 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2024-0983s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-0983s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2024 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 28, 2024 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2024, with 2 people signed in online: 1 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 19, 2024. The committee met in executive session on September 19, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 9 to 8.
Sponsors
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2024, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- April 17, 2024, 12:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- April 24, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- September 19, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
- September 19, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
Votes
- March 21, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0983s — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: To Be Introduced 01/03/2024 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 30, 2024: Hearing: 01/30/2024, Room 100, SH, 02:00 pm
- March 21, 2024: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-0983s , 03/21/2024; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 21, 2024: Committee Amendment #2024-0983s , AA, VV; 03/21/2024
- March 21, 2024: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-0983s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/21/2024
- March 28, 2024: Introduced (in recess of) 03/28/2024 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- April 17, 2024: Public Hearing: 04/17/2024 12:00 pm LOB 202-204
- April 19, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/19/2024 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
- April 19, 2024: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 04/19/2024 09:30 am LOB 202-204
- April 24, 2024: Executive Session: 04/24/2024 11:00 am LOB 202-204
- April 24, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/24/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- May 2, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/02/2024
- September 19, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 09/19/2024 10:00 am LOB 202-204
- September 19, 2024: Executive Session: 09/19/2024 01:00 pm LOB 202-204
- October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 9-8)