HB 1631-FN (2016): relative to penalties for possession of marijuana.

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HB 1631-FN (2016)

relative to penalties for possession of marijuana.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 January 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2016 and February 3, 2016. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 7–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 104–193. 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 5, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 21, 2016 the Senate voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 28, 2016, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 3, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 5, 2016, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 104, nays 193, failed
  • March 10, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2016, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 14, nays 10, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 26, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/26/2016 01:00 PM LOB 204
  • January 28, 2016: Executive Session: 01/28/2016 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 3, 2016: Executive Session: 02/03/2016 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 18, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 7-6; RC)
  • March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MF RC 104-193 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/10/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 5, 2016: Hearing: 04/05/2016, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • April 21, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 14Y-10N, MA ; 04/21/2016

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