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SB 5046 - 2023-24
Concerning postconviction access to counsel.
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Friday, October 4, 2024 11:46 PM
Current Version:
2nd Substitute - 2SSB 5046
Current Status:
C 261 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the Senate:In the House:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Friday, October 4, 2024 11:46 PM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
2nd Substitute - 2SSB 5046
Current Status:
C 261 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
Senate:
House:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Dec 14
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 9
First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (View Original Bill)
Jan 12
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 19
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Jan 20
Referred to Ways & Means.
Jan 31
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 14
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 2nd Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 16
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 1
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 3
2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 23). (View 2nd Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 6
First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
Mar 15
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 17
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
CRJ - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Mar 21
Referred to Appropriations.
Mar 30
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 1
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
APP - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Apr 4
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Apr 10
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Apr 12
President signed.

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 14
Speaker signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 18
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
May 4
Governor signed.
Chapter 261, 2023 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 1/1/2024.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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