HB 1237 (2014): prohibiting residency restrictions for registered sex offenders and offenders against children.
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HB 1237 (2014)
prohibiting residency restrictions for registered sex offenders and offenders against children.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- 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 8, 2014 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2014. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 19, 2014 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 112–215, on a motion by Rep. Webb. On February 19, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 231–97. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 29, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2014 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy Robertson (D - Ches 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29)
- Rep. Tim O'Flaherty (D - Hills 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2014, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 28, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- April 29, 2014, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
Votes
- February 19, 2014, House: Lay on Table — yeas 112, nays 215, failed
- February 19, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 231, nays 97, passed
- May 15, 2014, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 16, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/16/2014 10:45 AM LOB 204
- January 28, 2014: Executive Session: 1/28/2014 10:00 AM LOB 204
- January 31, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 19 (Vote 18-1; RC)
- February 19, 2014: Lay on Table (Rep. Webb) MF RC 112-215
- February 19, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA RC 231-97
- March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- April 29, 2014: Hearing: 4/29/14, Room 100, SH, 10:00 a.m.; SC15
- May 7, 2014: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 5/15/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC18
- May 15, 2014: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV