HB 1275 (2012): relative to the common law rule of lenity.
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HB 1275 (2012)
relative to the common law rule of lenity.
- 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 6, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2012, 11:00 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
Votes
- February 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 6, 2012: Executive Session: 2/6/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 7, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 15 (Vote 11-1; CC)
- February 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV