HB697Introduced in the House
Relative to witness fees in criminal cases.
Introduced by Kelley Potenza, District 19-STR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to witness fees in criminal cases.
Where it stands
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1
January 7, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Judiciary House Journal 3 P. 23
Public Hearing: 02/03/2025 11:15 am Legislative Office Building 206-208
Executive Session: 02/03/2025 11:15 am Legislative Office Building 206-208
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/03/2025 (Vote 11-1; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 11 P. 7
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/13/2025 House Journal 5 P. 12
Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 7
Hearing: 03/18/2025, Room 100, State House, 02:15 pm; Senate Calendar 13
Hearing: 04/03/2025, Room 100, State House, 01:00 pm; Senate Calendar 15
Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 05/01/2025, Vote 4-0, Consent Calendar Senate Calendar 19
Rereferred to Committee, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/01/2025; Senate Journal 11
Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 46
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1
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