HB 1501-FN (2008): relative to the penalty for certain sexual assault cases where the perpetrator is under 21 years of age.
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HB 1501-FN (2008)
relative to the penalty for certain sexual assault cases where the perpetrator is under 21 years of age.
- 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 2, 2008 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–4. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 240–64.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lee Hammond (D - Graf 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Gene Andersen (D - Graf 11)
- Rep. Christine Hamm (D - Merr 4)
- Rep. Frank Tupper (D - Merr 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 29, 2008, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 21, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, if needed
Votes
- March 12, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 240, nays 64, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 17, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/17/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
- January 29, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2008 2:30 PM LOB 204
- February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 204 if needed)
- February 19, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 12 Reg (vote 13-4)
- February 19, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:00 AM if needed
- March 12, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 240-64