HB 118-FN (1997): relative to penalties for marijuana possession.

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HB 118-FN (1997)

relative to penalties for marijuana possession.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 1997. The committee held work sessions on January 29, 1997, February 5, 1997 and February 19, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 18, 1997. On March 18, 1997 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/19/1997”. On March 19, 1997 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Robertson (Ches 18) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. McGuirk (Ches 1)
  • Rep. Doucette (Ches 19)
  • Rep. Lynott (Ches 11)
  • Rep. I. Pratt (Ches 5)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • January 29, 1997, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • February 5, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • February 19, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • March 19, 1997, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ10,P154
  • January 8, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/07/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • January 15, 1997: HEARING JAN15 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST & PSFTY
  • January 22, 1997: (SUBCOM: REPS Y COULOMBE, FLORA & MICKLON)
  • January 29, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN29 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • February 5, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB05 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • February 19, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB19 10:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • March 6, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR18 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 18, 1997: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP ROBERTSON; HJ40A,P1133
  • March 18, 1997: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR19, SPKR WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ40C,P1252
  • March 19, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ42,P1311

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