HB 491 (2009): relative to consumption of alcohol following a motor vehicle accident.

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HB 491 (2009)

relative to consumption of alcohol following a motor vehicle accident.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 5, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/5/2009 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 19, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 CC (vote 20-0)
  • March 4, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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