HB 1531-FN (2012): relative to prosecution for victimless crimes.
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HB 1531-FN (2012)
relative to prosecution for victimless crimes.
- 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 February 9, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 7, 2012. On March 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 237–40.
Sponsors
- Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 27) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mark Warden (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Andrew Manuse (R - Rock 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 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
Votes
- March 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 237, nays 40, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 9, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/9/2012 1:00 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 14-2; CC)
- March 7, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Lambert)
- March 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 237-40