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SB 5546 - 2011-12
Concerning the crime of human trafficking.
Bill History
2011 REGULAR SESSION
IN THE SENATE
Jan 28
First reading, referred to Judiciary.
(View Original Bill)
Feb 11
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 16
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 18
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Feb 21
JUD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
(View 1st Substitute)
(Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 22
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 2
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 4
1st substitute bill substituted (JUD 11).
(View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE HOUSE
Mar 5
First reading, referred to Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness.
Mar 16
Public hearing in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 1:30 PM.
(Committee Materials)
Mar 22
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness at 10:00 AM.
(Committee Materials)
PSEP - Majority; do pass.
(Majority Report)
Mar 24
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 31
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 5
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
(View Roll Calls)
IN THE SENATE
Apr 6
President signed.
IN THE HOUSE
Apr 9
Speaker signed.
OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Apr 12
Delivered to Governor.
(View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 18
Governor signed.
Chapter 111, 2011 Laws.
(View Session Law)
Effective date 7/22/2011.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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