HB 1526-FN (2012): relative to possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana.

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HB 1526-FN (2012)

relative to possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 February 2, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–7 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0593h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0593h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 162–161. On March 8, 2012 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Comerford)” on a division vote 140–184. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 2, 2012 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2012, 1:00 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
  • April 19, 2012, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 8, 2012, House: OTP/AM 0593H(NT) — yeas 162, nays 161, passed
  • March 8, 2012, House: Reconsideration (Rep Comerford) — yeas 140, nays 184, failed
  • May 2, 2012, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 2, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/2/2012 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0593h(NT) for Mar 7 (Vote 9-7; RC)
  • February 23, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0593h (New Title)
  • March 7, 2012: Introduced 3/7/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 8, 2012: Amendment #0593h(NT) Adopted, VV
  • March 8, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0593h(NT): MA RC 162-161
  • March 8, 2012: Reconsideration (Rep Comerford): MF DIV 140-184
  • April 19, 2012: Hearing: 4/19/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC15
  • April 26, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/2/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC17
  • May 2, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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