HB 1248 (2016): relative to the waiver of counsel in juvenile delinquency proceedings.

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HB 1248 (2016)

relative to the waiver of counsel in juvenile delinquency proceedings.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Children and Family Law
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–5 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 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 kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, LOB 206
  • April 26, 2016, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2016, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Children and Family Law
  • February 16, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/16/2016 01:00 PM LOB 206
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 9-5; RC)
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/10/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 26, 2016: Hearing: 04/26/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:10 am
  • May 5, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/05/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 05/05/2016

Laws It Would Change

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