HB 135 (2013): relative to physical force in defense of a person and relative to the definition of non-deadly force.

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HB 135 (2013)

relative to physical force in defense of a person and relative to the definition of non-deadly force.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 28, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0341h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 21, 2013 the House adopted “Special Order to Regular Place on Mar 27 Calendar (Rep Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0341h) was adopted on a division vote 217–115 on March 27, 2013, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2013-1031h) was rejected on a roll call 103–254 on March 27, 2013. A floor amendment (2013-1033h) was rejected on a roll call 146–213 on March 27, 2013. On March 27, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 189–184. On March 27, 2013 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep G.Richardson)” on a roll call 175–198. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 23, 2013 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 19–5, on a motion by Sen. Forrester. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 28, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 23, 2013, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 21, 2013, House: Special Order to Regular Place on Mar 27 Calendar (Rep Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2013, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 217, nays 115, passed
  • March 27, 2013, House: FLAM 1031H(NT) (REP ITSE) — yeas 103, nays 254, failed
  • March 27, 2013, House: FLAM 1033H(NT) (REP ITSE) — yeas 146, nays 213, failed
  • March 27, 2013, House: OTP/AM 0341H — yeas 189, nays 184, passed
  • March 27, 2013, House: RECONSIDERATION (REP G.RICHARDSON) — yeas 175, nays 198, failed
  • May 23, 2013, Senate: Lay on Table — yeas 19, nays 5, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 22, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/22/2013 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 28, 2013: Executive Session: 2/28/2013 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 1, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0341h for Mar 27 (Vote 12-6; RC)
  • March 1, 2013: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2013-0341h
  • March 1, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 21, 2013: Special Order to Regular Place on Mar 27 Calendar (Rep Shurtleff): MA VV; HJ29, PG.975-976
  • March 27, 2013: Amendment #0341h: AA DIV 217-115; HJ31, PG.1026
  • March 27, 2013: Floor Amendment #2013-1031h(NT) (Rep Itse): AF RC 103-254; HJ31, PG.1026-1029
  • March 27, 2013: Floor Amendment #2013-1033h(NT) (Rep Itse): AF RC 146-213; HJ31, PG.1029-1031
  • March 27, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0341h: MA RC 189-184; HJ31, PG.1026-1033
  • March 27, 2013: Reconsideration (Rep G.Richardson): MF RC 175-198; HJ31, PG.1033-1035
  • March 28, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 23, 2013: Hearing: 4/23/13, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC17
  • May 10, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/23/13; SC21
  • May 23, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate Not Voted On
  • May 23, 2013: Sen. Forrester Moved Laid on Table, RC 19Y-5N, MA
  • September 3, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate, 2013 Adjournment, Senate Rule 3-23

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