HB 389 (2013): relative to discovery in misdemeanor and violation cases.
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HB 389 (2013)
relative to discovery in misdemeanor and violation cases.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- 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 30, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 26, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 13, 2013. On March 27, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 226–98.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Belanger (R - Hills 27) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)
- Rep. Lenette Peterson (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Donald LeBrun (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. George Lambert (R - Hills 44)
- Rep. James Webb (R - Rock 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 26, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 27, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 226, nays 98, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 30, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/30/2013 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 26, 2013: Executive Session: 2/26/2013 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 28, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 27 (Vote 20-0; End of RC)
- March 13, 2013: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep J.Belanger)
- March 13, 2013: Special Ordered to Next Session Without Objection; HJ26, PG.826
- March 21, 2013: Special Ordered to Next Session Without Objection; HJ29, PG.1002
- March 27, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 226-98; HJ31, PG.1067