HB 171 (2007): clarifying the wiretapping and eavesdropping statute.

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HB 171 (2007)

clarifying the wiretapping and eavesdropping statute.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2007. The committee held work sessions on February 6, 2007 and February 13, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 6, 2007. On March 7, 2007 the House adopted “Special Order to March 21” on a voice vote. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2007, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 6, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 13, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 20, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 7, 2007, House: Special Order to March 21 — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 30, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/30/2007 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 6, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/6/07 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 13, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/13/2007 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 20, 2007: Executive Session: 2/20/07 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 23, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 6 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2007: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Ulery)
  • March 6, 2007: Special Order to March 7 Without Objection
  • March 7, 2007: Special Order to March 21: MA VV
  • March 21, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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