HB 486-FN (2012): relative to penalties for alcohol ignition interlock circumvention.

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HB 486-FN (2012)

relative to penalties for alcohol ignition interlock circumvention.

  • 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: 201

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 March 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 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 August 18, 2011, September 1, 2011, September 6, 2011 and September 14, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2577h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2577h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 5, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On January 5, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 259–48. It crossed to the Senate on February 8, 2012 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 2012-1549s). The committee's amendment (1549s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 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 #1549s (Rep Swinford)” on a division vote 277–30. 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 13, 2012, making it Chapter 201 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 2011, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • August 18, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 1, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 6, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 14, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 20, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 5, 2012, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 5, 2012, House: OTP/AM 2577H — yeas 259, nays 48, passed
  • April 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1549s — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1549s (Rep Swinford) — yeas 277, nays 30, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety
  • March 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/1/2011 10:45 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • August 18, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/18/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • September 1, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/1/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • September 6, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/6/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • September 7, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/7/2011 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • September 14, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/14/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 20, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/20/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 25, 2011: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2577h for Jan 4 (Vote 15-2; RC)
  • October 25, 2011: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2011-2577h
  • October 25, 2011: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 5, 2012: Amendment #2577h Adopted, VV
  • January 5, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2577h: MA RC 259-48
  • February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 5, 2012: Hearing: 4/5/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC12
  • April 11, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1549s, 4/18/12; SC15
  • April 18, 2012: Committee Amendment 1549s; AA, VV
  • April 18, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1549s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 30, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #1549s (Rep Swinford): MA DIV 277-30
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/13/2012; Effective 01/01/2013; Chapter 0201

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