Introduced
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To authorize state law enforcement departments to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications (wiretap), including computer and e-mail communications, with approval by one of five circuit judges appointed for the purpose by the Supreme Court, and approval by the state Attorney General. The bill in included in a package of legislation related to terrorism. It authorizes wiretaps in the investigation of a number of specific offenses, including certain terrorism, child pornography, gambling, racketeering, money laundering, and other offenses punishable by life sentences.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described. It was amended to require an estimate of the cost of a wiretap before it is permitted, and to require the state police director or a county sheriff, or their designees, to maintain custody of wiretap equipment when not in use, and keep a log of who is granted access to the equipment, the purpose, the date, and the judge who authorizes the use.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To prohibit the Attorney General from authorizing a wiretap requested by a police agency under investigation for a crime or practice which the Attorney General believes will prevent the agency from performing the wiretap without abusing the rights of a citizen.
The amendment failed 10 to 25 (details)
Passed in the Senate 27 to 8 (details)
To authorize state law enforcement departments to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications (wiretap), including computer and e-mail communications, with approval by one of five circuit judges appointed for the purpose by the Supreme Court, and approval by the state Attorney General. The bill in included in a package of legislation related to terrorism. It authorizes wiretaps in the investigation of a number of specific offenses, including certain terrorism, child pornography, gambling, racketeering, money laundering, and other offenses punishable by life sentences.
