HB 162-FN (2012): relative to capital murder for purposely causing the death of another.

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HB 162-FN (2012)

relative to capital murder for purposely causing the death of another.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 6, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–6 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 4, 2012 the House adopted “Laid on the Table (Rep Swinford)” on a roll call 176–153. The bill died on the table when the session ended on June 27, 2012, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2011, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, REPS HALL
  • March 9, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 6, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 20, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • January 4, 2012, House: LAY ON TABLE (REP SWINFORD) — yeas 176, nays 153, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 27, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 1/27/2011 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/1/2011 1:00 PM REPS HALL
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • October 6, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/6/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 20, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/20/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 25, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jan 4 (Vote 11-6; RC)
  • January 4, 2012: Laid on the Table (Rep Swinford): MA RC 176-153
  • June 27, 2012: Died on the Table

Laws It Would Change

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