HB 1259-FN (2012): relative to payment of medical expenses for individuals who surrender themselves to law enforcement or corrections officials.
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HB 1259-FN (2012)
relative to payment of medical expenses for individuals who surrender themselves to law enforcement or corrections officials.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- 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 6, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 25, 2012 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 10) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 6, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- April 4, 2012, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101
Votes
- February 22, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 25, 2012, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, 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 10:30 AM LOB 204
- February 6, 2012: Executive Session: 2/6/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 22 (Vote 12-1; CC)
- February 22, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 4, 2012: Hearing: 4/4/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC13
- April 20, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 4/25/12; SC16A
- April 25, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV