2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 246

File Code: Elections Prior Year Introduction As: HB 990/00 - CGM
Sponsored By:
Delegate Gordon
Entitled:
Election Law - Criminal Violations - Statute of Limitations

Synopsis:

Increasing the statute of limitations from 3 years to 4 years for a prosecution of specified criminal offenses under the State election law.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/29
First Reading Ways and Means
2/19
Hearing 3/5 at 1:00 p.m.
3/10
Favorable Report by Ways and Means
3/11
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/13
Third Reading Failed (52-85)
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CAMPAIGN FINANCING
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
ELECTIONS -see also- BALLOTS; CAMP FINANC; POL CANDS; VOTING
STATUTES OF LIMITATION
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 5-106 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):
House
March 13, 2003: Third Reading Failed (52-85)