HB 1257 (2014): establishing private prosecution of criminal proceedings.

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HB 1257 (2014)

establishing private prosecution of criminal proceedings.

  • 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 January 14, 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 kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2014, 2:00 PM: 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

Votes

  • February 19, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 14, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/14/2014 2:00 PM LOB 204
  • January 28, 2014: Executive Session: 1/28/2014 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 14, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 19 (Vote 18-1; CC)
  • February 19, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 440 (2015): establishing private prosecution of criminal proceedings.

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