HB 46-FN (2005): relative to penalties for first-time DWI offenders.
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HB 46-FN (2005)
relative to penalties for first-time DWI offenders.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2005. The committee held a work session on February 3, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–2. On February 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
- February 3, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep Tholl>
- April 12, 2005, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
Votes
- February 23, 2005, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 28, 2005, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
- January 12, 2005: Hearing Jan 12 10:30 RM204,LOB
- February 3, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 3 9:30 RM204,LOB <Rep Tholl>
- February 14, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 23 (vote 14-2;Reg)
- February 14, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0183}
- February 23, 2005: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
- March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 12, 2005: Hearing; April 12, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 1:15 p.m.; SC15
- April 20, 2005: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/28/05]; SC17
- April 28, 2005: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV