S2287Introduced in the Senate
Increases number of members of state crime laboratory commission to 9, changes makeup of commission to include individuals with expertise in law enforcement, criminal defense, scientific research, makes chair of department of physics executive secretary.
Introduced by Samuel Bell, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION - Increases number of members of state crime laboratory commission to 9, changes makeup of commission to include individuals with expertise in law enforcement, criminal defense, scientific research, makes chair of department of physics executive secretary.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · May 12, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Dawn Euer | 13 | Yes |
| Thomas Paolino | 17 | Yes |
| Andrew Dimitri | 25 | Yes |
| Todd Patalano | 26 | Yes |
| Mark McKenney | 30 | Yes |
| Matthew LaMountain | 31 | Yes |
| Leonidas Raptakis | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/02/2026)
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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