HB 621-FN (2013): decriminalizing possession of one quarter of an ounce or less of marijuana.

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HB 621-FN (2013)

decriminalizing possession of one quarter of an ounce or less of marijuana.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 February 14, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 28, 2013 and March 5, 2013. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–6. On March 21, 2013 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 136–193. A floor amendment (2013-1079h) was adopted on a division vote 229–100 on March 21, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 214–115. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 2, 2013 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2013, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 301-303
  • February 28, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 5, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 11, 2013, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 21, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 136, nays 193, failed
  • March 21, 2013, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 229, nays 100, passed
  • March 21, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1079h(NT) — yeas 214, nays 115, passed
  • May 2, 2013, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 14, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/14/2013 3:00 PM LOB 301-303 ==ROOM CHANGE (Orig LOB 204)==
  • February 28, 2013: Executive Session: 2/28/2013 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2013: If needed, Continued Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 20 (Vote 12-6; Part II, RC)
  • March 5, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 21, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF RC 136-193; HJ29, PG.986-988
  • March 21, 2013: Ought to Pass (Rep Winters); HJ29, PG.986-988
  • March 21, 2013: Floor Amendment #2013-1079h(NT) (Rep Winters): AA DIV 229-100; HJ29, PG.988-989
  • March 21, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1079h(NT): MA DIV 214-115; HJ29, PG.986-989
  • March 21, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 11, 2013: Hearing: 4/11/13, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/2/13; SC18
  • May 2, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1653-FN (2010): decriminalizing possession of one quarter of an ounce or less of marijuana.

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