HB 1373 (2010): establishing a committee to study the effects of current state and federal laws on illegal drugs and the possession and use of such drugs.

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HB 1373 (2010)

establishing a committee to study the effects of current state and federal laws on illegal drugs and the possession and use of such drugs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 228

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 7, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–6 to recommend that the House pass it. On February 10, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar”. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1889s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1889s (Rep Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 2010, making it Chapter 228 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 7, 2010, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 2, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 28, 2010, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 103

Votes

  • February 17, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1889s — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1889s (Rep Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 7, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/7/2010 11:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 2, 2010: Executive Session: 2/2/2010 10:00 AM LOB 204 (Continued 2/2/2010 1:30 PM LOB 204 if Necessary)
  • February 4, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 10 RC (Vote 11-6)
  • February 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Beginning of Feb 17 Regular Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • February 17, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 28, 2010: Hearing: April 28, 2010, Room 103, State House, 1:30 p.m.; SC17
  • May 6, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1889s, 5/12/10; SC19
  • May 12, 2010: Committee Amendment 1889s, AA, VV
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1889s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM #1889s (Rep Shurtleff): MA VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 28, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/28/2010; Effective 06/28/2010; Chapter 0228

Related Bills

  • HB 1437 (2006): establishing a committee to study the effects of current state and federal laws on illegal drugs and the possession and use of such drugs.

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