2004 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 44

CHAPTER NUMBER: 17 File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled:
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Emergency Award

Synopsis:

Increasing to $2,000 the maximum amount payable as an emergency award for criminal injuries compensation; and providing an exception to the requirement that a claimant repay the emergency award under specified circumstances.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
11/3
Pre-filed
1/14
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 1/20 at 2:00 p.m.
2/3
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
2/4
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
2/6
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
4/5
Returned Passed
4/13
Signed by the Governor Chapter 17
House Action
2/9
First Reading Judiciary
3/17
Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m.
4/5
Favorable Report by Judiciary
4/2
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/3
Third Reading Passed (140-0)
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION
VICTIMS -see also- CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION
Bill affects the following Statute:
Criminal Procedure
( 11-813 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
February 6, 2004: Third Reading Passed (47-0)
House
April 3, 2004: Third Reading Passed (140-0)