HB 1548-FN (2014): eliminating separate penalties for crack cocaine.

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HB 1548-FN (2014)

eliminating separate penalties for crack cocaine.

  • 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 21, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0159h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0159h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. 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 8, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 24, 2014 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2014, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 8, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 5, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0159h — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 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 21, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/21/2014 2:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 4, 2014: Executive Session: 2/04/2014 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 10, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0159h (Vote 13-2; RC)
  • March 5, 2014: Adopt Amendment #0159h AA VV
  • March 5, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0159h MA VV
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced 3/13/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 8, 2014: Hearing: 4/8/14, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC12
  • April 15, 2014: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 4/24/14; SC15
  • April 24, 2014: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV

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