HB 1567-FN (2008): permitting the possession of marijuana in certain quantities.

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HB 1567-FN (2008)

permitting the possession of marijuana in certain quantities.

  • 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 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House kill it. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 14, 2008, 9:30 AM: 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 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 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 9:30 AM 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: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 14-1)
  • February 21, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/21/2008 10:00 AM if needed
  • March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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