S.J.Res. 1 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.
S.J.Res. 1 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Jon Kyl with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the rights: (1) to reasonable and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime and of any release or escape of the accused; (2) to not be excluded from such public proceeding and reasonably to be heard at public release, plea, sentencing, reprieve, and pardon proceedings; and (3) to adjudicative decisions that consider the victim's safety, interest in avo…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Kyl (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (Apr 20, 2004)
More bills from Jon Kyl in the 108th Congress
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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