HB 1212 (2012): relative to resisting arrest.

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HB 1212 (2012)

relative to resisting arrest.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–5 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 196–104.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2012, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 196, nays 104, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 26, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/26/2012 2:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 22, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 12-5; RC)
  • March 7, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 196-104

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