HB 1477-FN (2018): relative to annulment of arrests or convictions for possession of 3/4 of an ounce of marijuana, or less.

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HB 1477-FN (2018)

relative to annulment of arrests or convictions for possession of 3/4 of an ounce of marijuana, or less.

Status: Died on the table
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 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–4 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0239h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0239h) 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 roll call 314–24. 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 27, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 19, 2018 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On May 3, 2018 the Senate failed “Remove From Table, RC 10Y-14N”, on a motion by Sen. Woodburn.

Hearings and Sessions

January 18, 2018, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
February 6, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
March 27, 2018, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

February 22, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 314, nays 24, passed
April 19, 2018, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
May 3, 2018, Senate: Remove From Table — yeas 10, nays 14, failed

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 01:30 PM LOB 204
February 6, 2018: Executive Session: 02/06/2018 LOB 204
February 22, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0239h for 02/22/2018 (Vote 14-4; RC)
February 22, 2018: Amendment #2018-0239h : AA VV 02/22/2018
February 22, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0239h: MA RC 314-24 02/22/2018
March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
March 27, 2018: Hearing: 03/27/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am
April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/19/2018
April 19, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 04/19/2018
April 19, 2018: Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 04/19/2018
May 3, 2018: Sen. Woodburn Moved to Remove From Table, RC 10Y-14N, MF; 05/03/2018
May 7, 2018: Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/03/2018

Laws It Would Change

RSA 651

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