HB 1249 (2002): adopting the model Drug Dealer Liability Act.

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HB 1249 (2002)

adopting the model Drug Dealer Liability Act.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–9. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 306–45. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3563). On April 18, 2002 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 13–10. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2002, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 20, 2002, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 14, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 306, nays 45, passed
  • April 18, 2002, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Adoption of amendment (3563s) Sen Francoeur/Sen. Boyce — yeas 13, nays 10, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Judiciary; HJ78, p1995
  • December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
  • January 23, 2002: Hearing Jan 23 9:30 RM208,LOB
  • February 5, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 14 (vote 10-9;Reg)
  • February 5, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2437}; HC13, p518
  • February 14, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(306-45); HJ20, p802-804 + 821
  • February 20, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Judiciary
  • March 20, 2002: Hearing; March 20, 2002, Room 102, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC16
  • April 17, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3563},(New Title) [04/18/02]; SC26A, Pg.34-35
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3563},(New Title), [Not Voted On]
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved Remove From Table MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3563},(New Title), RC 13y - 10n AA
  • April 18, 2002: OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: House Nonconcurred with Sen Am, Rep Mock MA VV; HJ38, p1447 (See Permanent Journal also)

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