HB 1153 (2016): prohibiting a political subdivision from adopting residency restrictions on sex offenders.

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HB 1153 (2016)

prohibiting a political subdivision from adopting residency restrictions on sex offenders.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 9, 2016. On March 10, 2016 the House adopted “Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016” on a division vote 275–25. On March 23, 2016 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 122–237, on a motion by Rep. Webb. On March 23, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 264–92. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 5, 2016 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2016, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 17, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 26, 2016, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, House: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016 — yeas 275, nays 25, passed
  • March 23, 2016, House: Lay on Table — yeas 122, nays 237, failed
  • March 23, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 264, nays 92, passed
  • May 5, 2016, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 17, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/17/2016 09:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 17, 2016: Executive Session: 02/17/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 1, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/01/2016 09:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 15-1; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Removed from Consent (Rep. Spillane) 03/09/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Special Order to calendar of 3/23/2016: MA DV 275-25 By Necessary Two-Thirds Vote 03/10/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Lay on Table (Rep. Webb): MF RC 122-237 03/23/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA RC 264-92 03/23/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Introduced 03/24/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 26, 2016: Hearing: 04/26/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Sen. Carson Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Pending Motion Inexpedient to Legislate; 05/05/2016

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1484 (2010): relative to residency restrictions for sex offenders.
  • HB 263 (2015): prohibiting residency restrictions on sex offenders.

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