HB 1449 (2012): requiring a search warrant for searches of privately-owned property.
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HB 1449 (2012)
requiring a search warrant for searches of privately-owned property.
- 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 10, 2012. The committee voted 8–5 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 1, 2012 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Kreis)” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–5 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 210–105.
Sponsors
- Rep. Edmond Gionet (R - Graf 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2012, 1:30 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
- February 1, 2012, House: Recommit (Rep Kreis) — voice vote, passed
- March 8, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 210, nays 105, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/10/2012 1:30 PM LOB 204 ==Executive Session to Follow==
- January 27, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 1 (Vote 8-5; RC)
- February 1, 2012: Recommit (Rep Kreis): MA VV
- February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 8-5; RC)
- March 8, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 210-105