HB 87-FN (1999): relative to penalties for marijuana possession.

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HB 87-FN (1999)

relative to penalties for marijuana possession.

  • Status: Indefinitely postponed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1999. The committee held work sessions on March 10, 1999 and March 23, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it (amendment 1) by a vote of 11–4. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 269–92.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • March 10, 1999, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB
  • March 23, 1999, 11:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Rm204,LOB

Votes

  • April 14, 1999, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 269, nays 92, passed
  • April 14, 1999, House: REP BOYCE: INDEFINITELY POSTPONE — yeas 219, nays 142, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSafety; HJ10, p126
  • January 7, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/05/99 due on
  • January 26, 1999: Hearing Jan 26 11:00 Rm204,LOB
  • March 9, 1999: ==CANCELLED==Subcom work session Mar 9 10:30 Rm204,LOB
  • March 10, 1999: Rescheduled Subcom work sess Mar 10 10:30 Rm204,LOB
  • March 23, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 23 11:45 Rm204,LOB
  • March 30, 1999: Maj Report ITL for Apr 14 (vote 11-4;Reg#1)
  • April 14, 1999: ITL Report adopted RC(269-92); INDEF POST, Rep Boyce MA RC(219-142); hj40, p919-924

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