HB 1326 (2014): establishing the affirmative defense of unwitting possession of a controlled drug.
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HB 1326 (2014)
establishing the affirmative defense of unwitting possession of a controlled drug.
- 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 13, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 13, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joel Winters (D - Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mark Warden (R - Hills 39)
- Rep. Timothy Comerford (R - Rock 33)
- Rep. Michael Garcia (D - Hills 34)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 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 — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 13, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/13/2014 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 20, 2014: Executive Session: 2/20/2014 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 14-2; RC)
- March 13, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV