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- S.J.RES.44
S.J.RES.44: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 1, 1998
- Latest Major Action Oct. 12, 1998
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (12 Democrats, 30 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of crimes of violence the following rights: (1) to reasonable notice of, and to not be excluded from, any public proceedings relating to the crime; (2) to be heard, if present, and to submit a statement at all public proceedings to determine a conditional release from custody, an acceptance of a negotiated plea, or a sentence and at a non-public parole proceeding to the extent such rights are afforded...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-798.
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Committee on Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
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Committee on Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
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Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.
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By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 105-409. Additional and minority views filed.
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| April 1, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) |