HB 445-FN (2012): relative to the regulation of electronic tracking devices.

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HB 445-FN (2012)

relative to the regulation of electronic tracking devices.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 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 work sessions on September 27, 2011, October 18, 2011 and October 25, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 2011 and November 1, 2011. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 unanimously, 14–0. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 4, 2012. On February 1, 2012 the House failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a roll call 158–183. A floor amendment (2012-0084h) was adopted on a roll call 293–53 on February 1, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 1, 2012 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2012. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 28 unanimously, 14–0. On March 28, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 21, 2012 and September 13, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 10, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 12 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 2011, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 3, 2011, 2:45 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • September 27, 2011, 11:15 AM: work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 18, 2011, 11:15 AM: work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 25, 2011, 11:15 AM: work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 25, 2011, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 301-303
  • November 1, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 6, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 20, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • June 21, 2012, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 13, 2012, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 10, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 1, 2012, House: RFS — yeas 158, nays 183, failed
  • February 1, 2012, House: FLAM 0084H (REP KURK) — yeas 293, nays 53, passed
  • February 1, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with AM #0084h — voice vote, passed
  • March 28, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Commerce & Consumer Affairs
  • March 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/1/2011 2:30 PM LOB 302
  • March 3, 2011: Executive Session: 3/3/2011 2:45 PM LOB 302
  • March 9, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • September 27, 2011: Retained Bill - Banking/Business Div Subcom Work Session: 9/27/2011 11:15 AM LOB 302
  • October 18, 2011: Retained Bill - Banking/Business Div Subcom Work Session: 10/18/2011 11:15 AM LOB 302
  • October 25, 2011: Retained Bill - Banking/Business Div Subcom Work Session: 10/25/2011 11:15 AM LOB 302
  • October 25, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/25/2011 1:15 PM LOB 301-303
  • November 1, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/1/2011 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • November 2, 2011: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • January 4, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Kurk)
  • February 1, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MF RC 158-183
  • February 1, 2012: Ought to Pass (Rep Kurk)
  • February 1, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-0084h (Rep Kurk) Adopted, RC 293-53
  • February 1, 2012: Ought to Pass with AM #0084h: MA VV
  • February 1, 2012: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 6, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/6/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 20, 2012: Executive Session: 3/20/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 21, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 28 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • March 28, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety for Interim Study
  • June 21, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/21/2012 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • September 13, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/13/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 10, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/10/2012 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 10, 2012: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 12-0)

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