HB 1559-FN (2008): requiring home confinement for certain drug possession crimes.
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HB 1559-FN (2008)
requiring home confinement for certain drug possession crimes.
- 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 22, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 5) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 5, 2008, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 101
- February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 5, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/5/2008 11:00 AM LOB 101
- February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 12, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 17-0)
- March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV