HB 1503-FN (2014): relative to the penalties for negligent homicide and manslaughter causing a miscarriage or stillbirth and relative to miscarriage or stillbirth in second degree murder cases.

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HB 1503-FN (2014)

relative to the penalties for negligent homicide and manslaughter causing a miscarriage or stillbirth and relative to miscarriage or stillbirth in second degree murder cases.

Status: Died on the table
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 February 4, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2014 and March 4, 2014. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0412h), and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 19, 2014 the House adopted “Special Order to 3/20/2014” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Shurtleff. The committee's amendment (2014-0412h) was adopted on a roll call 176–116 on March 20, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-1091h) was rejected on a roll call 114–170 on March 20, 2014. On March 20, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 243–42. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1336s). On April 24, 2014 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 10–13, on a motion by Sen. Lasky. The committee's amendment (1336s) was rejected on a roll call 10–13 on April 24, 2014. A floor amendment (2014-1539s), offered by Sen. Bradley, was rejected on a roll call 11–12 on April 24, 2014. On April 24, 2014 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 21–2, on a motion by Sen. Bradley.

Hearings and Sessions

February 4, 2014, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
February 20, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
March 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
April 8, 2014, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

March 19, 2014, House: Special Order to 3/20/2014 — voice vote, passed
March 20, 2014, House: Adopt 14-0412h — yeas 176, nays 116, passed
March 20, 2014, House: Adopt FLAM 1091h — yeas 114, nays 170, failed
March 20, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 243, nays 42, passed
April 24, 2014, Senate: Laid on the Table — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
April 24, 2014, Senate: Committee Amendment 1336s — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
April 24, 2014, Senate: Floor Amendment 1539s — yeas 11, nays 12, failed
April 24, 2014, Senate: Laid on the Table — yeas 21, nays 2, passed

The Docket

January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
February 4, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/4/2014 1:30 PM LOB 204
February 20, 2014: Executive Session: 2/20/2014 10:00 AM LOB 204
March 4, 2014: Executive Session: 3/04/2014 10:00 AM LOB 204
March 7, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0412h (Vote 10-7; RC)
March 7, 2014: Proposed Committee Amendment #2014-0412h (New Title)
March 7, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
March 13, 2014: Introduced 3/13/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
March 19, 2014: Special Order to 3/20/2014 (Rep. Shurtleff) MA VV
March 20, 2014: Adopt Amendment #2014-0412h(NT) AA RC 176-116
March 20, 2014: Floor Amendment #2014-1091h (Rep. Rideout) AF RC 114-170
March 20, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0412h MA RC 243-42
April 8, 2014: Hearing: 4/8/14, Room 100, SH, 10:30 a.m.; SC12
April 16, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1336s, NT, 4/24/14; SC15
April 24, 2014: Sen. Lasky Moved Laid on Table, MF, RC 10Y-13N
April 24, 2014: Committee Amendment 1336s, NT, AF, RC 10Y- 13N
April 24, 2014: Sen. Bradley Floor Amendment #2014-1539s, NT, AF, RC 11Y-12N
April 24, 2014: Ought to Pass Not Voted On
April 24, 2014: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, RC 21Y-2N

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