HB 1245 (2018): establishing a committee to study alternatives to bail for indigent persons.
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HB 1245 (2018)
establishing a committee to study alternatives to bail for indigent persons.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 19) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 30, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- February 22, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 24, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/24/2018 10:00 AM LOB 204
- January 30, 2018: Executive Session: 01/30/2018 LOB 204
- February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/22/2018 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- February 22, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/22/2018