GOVERNMENT BILL 57

Chairman Lucy Tatum submitted the following report regarding Government Bill 57, "Correct Error Dealing With The Procedure For Trial And Conviction", on Tuesday, January 28th 2003, on behalf of the Government Operations Committee, and pursuant to its Monday, January 27th 2003 recommendations, by general consent:

As provided by Senate Rule 14(b), the committee requests that the Senate President place Government Bill 57 on the calendar for second reading.

Attendance:

There were five (5) Members (Fabricius, Horne, Moody, Palin, Tatum) present.

There was one (1) Member (Sheehan) absent.

A quorum was present.

The following officials were also present: Hutcherson, Pendergrass, Spencer, Stephenson

Recommendations:

The committee recommends consideration by the Senate.

Committee Amendments:

Lines 1 and 2 were struck.

The Short Title was changed to "Punitive Error Correction Act"