HB 1288 (2018): relative to petitions for annulment.

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HB 1288 (2018)

relative to petitions for annulment.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

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 18, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2018 and February 13, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0493h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0493h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 26, 2018 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 6, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 13, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 29, 2018, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • February 22, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0493h — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 18, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/18/2018 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 6, 2018: Executive Session: 02/06/2018 LOB 204
  • February 13, 2018: Executive Session: 02/13/2018 LOB 204
  • February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0493h for 02/22/2018 (Vote 20-0; RC)
  • February 22, 2018: Amendment #2018-0493h : AA VV 02/22/2018
  • February 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0493h: MA VV 02/22/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 29, 2018: Hearing: 03/29/2018, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/26/2018

Laws It Would Change

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