HB 643-FN-A (2017): mandating the wearing of body cameras by certain law enforcement officers.
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HB 643-FN-A (2017)
mandating the wearing of body cameras by certain law enforcement officers.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Police
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Caleb Dyer (L - Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Dan Hynes (I - Hills 21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 31, 2017, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- February 7, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- February 15, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 31, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/31/2017 10:30 AM LOB 204
- February 7, 2017: Executive Session: 02/07/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
- February 15, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/15/2017 (Vote 13-3; RC)
- February 15, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/15/2017