HB 1597-FN (2016): relative to preservation of biological material in a criminal investigation for DNA testing.
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HB 1597-FN (2016)
relative to preservation of biological material in a criminal investigation for DNA testing.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Miscellaneous
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 18, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 and March 2, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Max Abramson (R - Rock 20) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- March 2, 2016, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 18, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/18/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
- March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 2, 2016: Executive Session: 03/02/2016 09:00 AM LOB 204
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016