HB 1620-FN (2014): relative to the use of drones.

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HB 1620-FN (2014)

relative to the use of drones.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 30, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2014 and February 20, 2014. The committee voted 12–5 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0653h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0653h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-0950h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 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 voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 24, 2014 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2014, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 304
  • February 18, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 20, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 8, 2014, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 12, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0653h,#2014-0950h — 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 30, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/30/2014 10:45 AM LOB 304=Room Change=
  • February 18, 2014: Executive Session: 2/18/2014 1:00 PM LOB 204=RECESSED=
  • February 20, 2014: =CONTINUED= Executive Session: 2/20/2014 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0653h (Vote 12-5; RC)
  • March 12, 2014: Amendment #0653h AA VV
  • March 12, 2014: Floor Amendment #2014-0950h AA VV
  • March 12, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0653h,#2014-0950h MA VV
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced 3/13/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 8, 2014: Hearing: 4/8/14, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC12
  • April 16, 2014: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 4/24/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC15
  • April 24, 2014: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV

Related Bills

  • SB 264-FN (2014): requiring the election of benefits by certain members of the judicial retirement plan.

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