HB 1694-FN-A-LOCAL (2016): relative to the legalization and regulation of marijuana.
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HB 1694-FN-A-LOCAL (2016)
relative to the legalization and regulation of marijuana.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- 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 19, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0111h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–4, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 11, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 190–112.
Sponsors
- Rep. Geoffrey Hirsch (D - Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joseph Lachance (R - Hills 8)
- Rep. John O'Connor (R - Rock 6)
- Rep. Mario Ratzki (D - Merr 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2016, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB204
- January 27, 2016, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- February 11, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 190, nays 112, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 19, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/19/2016 10:15 AM LOB204
- January 27, 2016: Executive Session: 01/27/2016 01:30 PM LOB 204
- February 5, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0111h
- February 10, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/10/2016 (Vote 11-4; RC)
- February 11, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 190-112 02/11/2016