SJR 20 – Creates an exception to the prohibition against laws retrospective in operation by allowing certain laws pertaining to DNA profiling analysis to be applied retrospectively

• Sponsor: Bartle
• LR Number: 3566S.01P
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 5/14/2010 - S Formal Calendar S Bills for Third Reading--SJR 20-Bartle
• Calendar Position: 5
• Effective Date: Upon Voter Approval

Current Bill Summary

SJR 20 - Upon voter approval, this constitutional amendment creates an exception to the prohibition against laws retrospective in operation by allowing any laws requiring persons to provide a DNA sample for analysis and inclusion in the DNA profiling system, to be applied retrospectively.

This act is similar to certain provisions of SS/SCS/SJRs 34 & 30 (2008) and SS/SJR 3 (2009).

SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE