HB 197 (2005): decriminalizing marijuana.
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HB 197 (2005)
decriminalizing marijuana.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 2005. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 295–60.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- February 15, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
Votes
- March 30, 2005, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 295, nays 60, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
- February 15, 2005: Hearing Feb 15 1:00 RM204,LOB
- February 24, 2005: Comm Report ITL for Mar 30 (vote 13-2;Reg)
- March 30, 2005: ITL MA RC(295-60)
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 92 (2007): decriminalizing marijuana.