HB 1550 (2014): permitting the audio and video recording of a public official while in the course of his or her official duties.

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HB 1550 (2014)

permitting the audio and video recording of a public official while in the course of his or her official duties.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Right to Know

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 11, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2014 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 88–200. On March 5, 2014 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on September 17, 2014 and October 8, 2014. The committee met in executive session on October 15, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2014, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 11, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 17, 2014, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 8, 2014, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 15, 2014, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 5, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 88, nays 199, failed
  • March 5, 2014, House: 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 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 11, 2014: Executive Session: 2/11/2014 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 21, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 10-6; RC)
  • February 21, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 5, 2014: Ought to Pass: MF RC 88-200
  • March 5, 2014: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • September 17, 2014: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 9/17/2014 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • October 8, 2014: Interim Study - Full Committee Work Session: 10/8/2014 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 15, 2014: Executive Session: 10/15/2014 9:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 30, 2014: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 12-1)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 145 (2012): permitting the audio and video recording of a law enforcement officer while in the course of his or her official duties.

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