Trial proceedings; testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; repeal provisions
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, so as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2014
Committee Review
Mar 2014
House Passage
Feb 2014
Senate Passage
Mar 2014
Signed into Law
Apr 2014
Introduced Jan 22, 2014
Signed Apr 15, 2014
Floor votes · House Feb 25, 2014
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
6
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Apr 15, 2014
Signed into law
Act 512
upper
Apr 15, 2014
Signed into law
House Date Signed by Governor
lower
Mar 20, 2014
Introduced
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
lower
Mar 18, 2014
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
upper
Mar 13, 2014
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
upper
Feb 26, 2014
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Feb 25, 2014
Lower · Passed
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
lower
Feb 18, 2014
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
B.J. Pak
RRepublican
P
Buzz Brockway
RRepublican
P
Edward Lindsey
RRepublican
P
LaDawn Jones
DDemocratic
P
Matt Ramsey
RRepublican
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