HB 1154-FN (2014): relative to the use of a laser pointing device for self-defense or defense of others.
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HB 1154-FN (2014)
relative to the use of a laser pointing device for self-defense or defense of others.
- 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 8, 2014 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 13, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 225–40.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2014, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 20, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 13, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 225, nays 40, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 6, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/6/2014 2:00 PM LOB 206
- February 6, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/6/2014 2:30 PM LOB 206
- February 11, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/11/2014 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 20, 2014: Executive Session: 2/20/2014 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 7, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 13-3; RC)
- March 7, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 13, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA Div 225-40