AN ACT relating to crime stoppers organizations and providing a mechanism for their funding.
     Permit funding of crime stoppers organizations through a one dollar ($1) court fee on convictions for misdemeanors and violations, excluding traffic violations, where a fine is levied; specify how crime stoppers organizations become eligible for the funding; require crime stoppers to account for the funds so raised.

     Jan 7-introduced in Senate
     Jan 8-to Judiciary (S)
     Feb 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Feb 12-2nd reading, to Rules
     Feb 17-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for February 18, 1998
     Feb 18-3rd reading, passed 37-0
     Feb 19-received in House
     Feb 20-to Judiciary (H)
     Mar 6-posted in committee
     Mar 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Mar 13-2nd reading, to Rules
     Mar 20-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for March 23, 1998
     Mar 26-3rd reading, passed 82-14
     Mar 27-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer, delivered to Governor
     Apr 7-signed by Governor