HB 470 (2015): relative to jury nullification.
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HB 470 (2015)
relative to jury nullification.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on February 5, 2015 and February 17, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2015 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 233–108.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hoell J.R. (R - Merr 23) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2015, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 17, 2015, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 19, 2015: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 12, 2015, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 233, nays 108, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 5, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/5/2015 11:00 AM LOB 208
- February 17, 2015: Continued Public Hearing: 2/17/2015 1:30 PM LOB 208
- February 19, 2015: Executive Session: 2/19/2015 LOB 208
- February 26, 2015: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 11 (Vote 11-2; RC); HC19, PG. 428-429
- February 26, 2015: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 12, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 233-108