HB 1621-FN (2014): redefining simple assault.
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HB 1621-FN (2014)
redefining simple assault.
- 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 January 14, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2014 and February 11, 2014. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 171–103.
Sponsors
- Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Keith Murphy (R - Hills 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2014, 11:00 AM: 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
- February 11, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 5, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 171, nays 103, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 14, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/14/2014 11:00 AM LOB 204
- February 4, 2014: Executive Session: 2/04/2014 10:00 AM LOB 204 =RECESSED=
- February 11, 2014: Continued Executive Session: 2/11/2014 1:00 PM LOB 204
- February 21, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 9-7; RC)
- February 21, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 5, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 171-103