HB 378-FN (2012): inserting an exception to the criminal threatening statute, relative to the minimum mandatory sentence for a felony conviction involving the possession, use, or attempted use of a firearm, and relative to the definition of “non-deadly” force.

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HB 378-FN (2012)

inserting an exception to the criminal threatening statute, relative to the minimum mandatory sentence for a felony conviction involving the possession, use, or attempted use of a firearm, and relative to the definition of “non-deadly” force.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • 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 24, 2011. The committee held a work session on March 2, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0582h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0582h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2011, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2011-0864h) was rejected on a voice vote on March 15, 2011. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 304–54. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On May 11, 2011 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On February 8, 2012 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 24, 2011, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 2, 2011, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, or immediately following House session PM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 7, 2011, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: OTP/AM 0582H (NT) — yeas 304, nays 54, passed
  • May 11, 2011, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • February 8, 2012, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
  • February 24, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/24/2011 1:00 PM LOB 204 ==TIME CHANGE (Orig 10:00 AM)==
  • March 2, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/2/2011 3:00 or immediately following House session PM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0582h(NT) for Mar 15 (Vote 13-3; RC)
  • March 9, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0582h (New Title)
  • March 15, 2011: Amendment #0582h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 15, 2011: Floor Amendment #2011-0864h (New Title) (Rep Pepino) Failed, VV
  • March 15, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0582h(NT): MA RC 304-54
  • March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 7, 2011: Hearing: 4/7/11, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC18
  • May 5, 2011: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 5/11/11; SC23
  • May 11, 2011: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 27, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 2/8/12; SC6
  • February 8, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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