HB 205-FN (2017): relative to flying a drone above a correctional facility.

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HB 205-FN (2017)

relative to flying a drone above a correctional facility.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0154h) by a vote of 15–4, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Welch.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2017, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 8, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 25, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/25/2017 02:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 8, 2017: Executive Session: 02/08/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 16, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 8, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0154h for 03/08/2017 (Vote 15-4; RC)
  • March 8, 2017: Lay on Table (Rep. Welch): MA VV 03/08/2017
  • November 30, 2017: Died on Table

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