Relating to post-conviction DNA testing.
Summary
Modifies procedures by which person convicted of felony initiates proceedings to obtain DNA testing. Directs State Court Administrator to develop forms for use during court proceedings on DNA test requests. Authorizes person requesting testing to file motion requesting property and evidence control and disposition records and other written materials relating to prior forensic testing. Modifies requirements of motion and accompanying documents for DNA testing. Requires person to serve district attorney with copy of all prior sworn statements of person concerning underlying prosecution. Modifies findings that, if made by court, require court to order DNA testing. Establishes findings that, if made by court, authorize court to order DNA testing. Creates procedures by which party seeking testing at certain laboratories may request court to order evaluation of laboratory in order for resulting DNA profile to be eligible for entry into state or national DNA index system. Provides that upon request to district attorney, victim has right to receive notice concerning DNA testing proceedings. Specifies when district attorneys must or may provide notification to crime victims.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
May 2019
Senate Passage
Jun 2019
House Passage
Jun 2019
Signed into Law
Jun 2019
Introduced Jan 14, 2019
Signed Jun 13, 2019
Floor votes · Senate Apr 23, 2019 · House May 30, 2019
How they voted
29–0
Passed
Total votes 29
Apr 23, 2019
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican10
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
25
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Jun 13, 2019
Signed into law
Governor signed.
upper
Jun 7, 2019
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 6, 2019
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 5, 2019
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill.
upper
May 30, 2019
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by McLane. Passed.
lower
May 21, 2019
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
lower
Apr 26, 2019
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
lower
Apr 24, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
Apr 23, 2019
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Thatcher. Passed.
upper
Apr 19, 2019
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 15, 2019
Committee
Referred to Judiciary.
upper
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
4 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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