HB 1646-FN (1998): removing the intent requirement for crimes of possession under the controlled drug law and increasing penalties for violations of the controlled drug law involving marijuana and hashish.

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HB 1646-FN (1998)

removing the intent requirement for crimes of possession under the controlled drug law and increasing penalties for violations of the controlled drug law involving marijuana and hashish.

  • 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 7, 1998 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1998 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Boyce (Belk 5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 1998, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CRIM JUST & PSFTY; HJ3,P115
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/22/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • February 17, 1998: HEARING FEB17 11:00 RM204,LOB FOR: CRIM JUST
  • February 19, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • March 5, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ21,P1095

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court