Bill:  HB 3579 
Legislative Session: 81(R) Council Document: 81R 6464 SJM-F
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Last Action:04/01/2009 H Left pending in committee
Caption Version:Introduced
Caption Text:Relating to procedures for applications for writs of habeas corpus based on scientific evidence establishing the innocence of a criminal defendant.
Author:Gallego
Subjects:Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure (I0206)
Science & Technology (I0751)
EVIDENCE (S0250)
HABEAS CORPUS (S0263)
Companion:SB 1976 by Whitmire, Identical
SB 2337 by Whitmire, Identical
House Committee:Criminal Jurisprudence
Status:In committee
Actions: (ascending date order)
Description Comment Date       Time       Journal Page
H   Filed      03/11/2009    
H   Read first time      03/19/2009     789
H   Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence      03/19/2009     789
H   Scheduled for public hearing on . . .      04/01/2009    
H   Considered in public hearing      04/01/2009    
H   Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee      04/01/2009    
H   Left pending in committee      04/01/2009