SENATE BILL 305

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 673

Sponsored By:

Senator Baker

Entitled:

Law Enforcement - Interception of Communications - Evidence of Regulated Firearms Offenses

Synopsis:

Authorizing an investigative or law enforcement officer, or specified persons acting at the prior direction and under the supervision of an investigative or law enforcement officer in a criminal investigation, to intercept a wire, oral, or electronic communication in order to provide evidence of the commission of certain offenses relating to the unlawful sale, purchase, transfer, or possession of regulated firearms.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/1

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/9

Hearing 3/7 at 1:00 p.m.

3/13

Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

3/14

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

3/16

Third Reading Passed (46-0)

House Action

3/17

First Reading Judiciary

3/22

Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.

4/3

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

EVIDENCE

GUNS

INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES -see also- CRIM BCKGRND INVEST.

LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF

WEAPONS -see also- GUNS

WIRETAPPING

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 10-402 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered

Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):

Senate

March 16, 2000: Third Reading Passed (46-0)