HB 440 (2015): establishing private prosecution of criminal proceedings.
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HB 440 (2015)
establishing private prosecution of criminal proceedings.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23)
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 14)
- Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 5)
- Rep. Michael Sylvia (R - Belk 6)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 2015, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- March 3, 2015, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 11, 2015, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 12, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/12/2015 10:30 AM LOB 204
- March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 10:30 AM LOB 204
- March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 11 (Vote 15-2; CC); HC19, PG. 395
- March 11, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1257 (2014): establishing private prosecution of criminal proceedings.