HB 1654-FN (2012): relative to earned time credits for inmates participating in rehabilitative programming.

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HB 1654-FN (2012)

relative to earned time credits for inmates participating in rehabilitative programming.

  • 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 17, 2012. The committee held work sessions on February 2, 2012, February 7, 2012, February 9, 2012 and February 14, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0646h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0646h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2012 the House failed “Lay On The Table (Rep Bettencourt)” on a roll call 153–171. On March 8, 2012 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a roll call 152–171. On March 8, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On March 14, 2012 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)” on a roll call 155–187.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 2, 2012, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 7, 2012, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 9, 2012, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 14, 2012, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, 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 8, 2012, House: LAY ON THE TABLE (REP BETTENCOURT) — yeas 153, nays 171, failed
  • March 8, 2012, House: OTP/AM 0646H — yeas 152, nays 171, failed
  • March 8, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Bettencourt) — voice vote, passed
  • March 14, 2012, House: RECONSIDERATION (REP VAILLANCOURT) — yeas 155, nays 187, failed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 2, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/2/2012 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 7, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/7/2012 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 7, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/7/2012 2:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 9, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/9/2012 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 14, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2012 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0646h for Mar 7 (Vote 14-1; RC)
  • February 21, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0646h
  • March 8, 2012: Amendment #0646h Adopted, VV
  • March 8, 2012: Lay On The Table (Rep Bettencourt): MF RC 153-171
  • March 8, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0646h: MF RC 152-171
  • March 8, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Bettencourt): MA VV
  • March 14, 2012: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt): MF RC 155-187

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 649-FN (2014): relative to earned time credits for certain prisoners participating in educational and rehabilitative programming.
  • HB 404-FN (2014): relative to earned time credits for inmates participating in rehabilitative programming.

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