HB 1651-FN (2012): requiring the division of state police to equip special weapons and tactics (SWAT) units or teams with tactical cameras.

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HB 1651-FN (2012)

requiring the division of state police to equip special weapons and tactics (SWAT) units or teams with tactical cameras.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 7, 2012. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 200–122.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 8, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 200, nays 122, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 7, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/7/2012 10:30 AM LOB 204 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • February 23, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 13-3; RC)
  • February 23, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 8, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 200-122

Laws It Would Change

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