Introduced
by
To extend until 2016 a Jan. 1, 2012 sunset of the law that allows a prisoner to appeal his or her conviction on the basis evidence generated by new DNA testing technology.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To extend until 2016 a Jan. 1, 2012 sunset of the law that allows a prisoner to appeal his or her conviction on the basis evidence generated by new DNA testing technology.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
by
To revise some technical language of the proposed chane in current law.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
To extend until 2016 a Jan. 1, 2012 sunset of the law that allows a prisoner to appeal his or her conviction on the basis evidence generated by new DNA testing technology.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
