HB 1221 (1996): relative to operating emergency vehicles while intoxicated.

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HB 1221 (1996)

relative to operating emergency vehicles while intoxicated.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Corrections and Criminal Justice
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Corrections and Criminal Justice committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 1996. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 1996, January 31, 1996 and February 8, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1996. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On April 2, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Lozeau (Hills 30) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • January 24, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • January 31, 1996, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • February 8, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Corrections and Criminal Justice, RM204,LOB
  • March 25, 1996, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 2, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CORR & CJ; HJ4,P127
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 16, 1996: HEARING JAN16 01:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR & CJ
  • January 17, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP WEARE)
  • January 24, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN24 01:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • January 31, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN31 01:30 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • February 8, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB08 01:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CORR&CJ
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • February 22, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5103>; HC28,P981
  • March 5, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ34,P1239-1240 + 1265
  • March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ11,P199
  • March 25, 1996: HEARING MAR25 11:30 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • April 1, 1996: COMM REPORT ITL APR02 (VOTE 4-1)
  • April 2, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ14,P234

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