HB 1699-FN (2012): relative to driving under the influence of drugs.

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HB 1699-FN (2012)

relative to driving under the influence of drugs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 267

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 25, 2012. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0115h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 8–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0115h) was adopted on a division vote 218–84 on March 8, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 192–113. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1875s). On May 2, 2012 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 5/9/12, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1875s). On May 9, 2012 the Senate adopted “Special Ordered to 5/16/12, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1875s). The committee's amendment (1875s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 2012, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2012-2125s), offered by Sen. Houde, was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 16, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 30, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1875s and #2125s (Rep Swinford)” on a voice vote. On June 6, 2012 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Hoell)” on a roll call 94–174. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 2012, making it Chapter 267 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2012, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 31, 2012, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 6, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 5, 2012, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 8, 2012, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 218, nays 84, passed
  • March 8, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0115h — yeas 192, nays 113, passed
  • May 16, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1875s, 2125s — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1875s and #2125s (Rep Swinford) — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2012, House: RECONSIDERATION (REP HOELL) — yeas 94, nays 174, failed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 25, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/25/2012 2:30 PM LOB 204
  • January 31, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/31/2012 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 6, 2012: Executive Session: 2/6/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 21, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0115h for Mar 7 (Vote 8-5; RC)
  • February 21, 2012: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2012-0115h
  • February 21, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 7, 2012: Introduced 3/7/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 8, 2012: Amendment #0115h Adopted, DIV 218-84
  • March 8, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0115h: MA DIV 192-113
  • April 5, 2012: Hearing: 4/5/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC12
  • April 27, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1875s, 5/2/12; SC17A
  • May 2, 2012: Special Order to 5/9/12, Without Objection, MA
  • May 2, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1875s, 5/9/12; SC18
  • May 9, 2012: Special Ordered to 5/16/12, Without Objection, MA
  • May 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1875s, 5/16/12, SC19
  • May 16, 2012: Committee Amendment 1875s, AA, VV
  • May 16, 2012: Sen. Houde Floor Amendment #2012-2125s, AA, VV
  • May 16, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1875s, 2125s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 30, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #1875s and #2125s (Rep Swinford): MA VV
  • June 6, 2012: Reconsideration (Rep Hoell): MF RC 94-174
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/18/2012; Effective 01/01/2013; Chapter 0267

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