HB 1627-FN (2018): prohibiting the transmission of images or sounds of another person who is on private property or to conduct surveillance activity.

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HB 1627-FN (2018)

prohibiting the transmission of images or sounds of another person who is on private property or to conduct surveillance activity.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2018 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 by a vote of 9–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 21, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 175–159. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 19, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection”. On April 26, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 2, 2018 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2018, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 21, 2018: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 3, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 175, nays 159, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 25, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/25/2018 01:30 PM LOB 208
  • February 21, 2018: Executive Session: 02/21/2018 LOB 208
  • February 28, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/06/2018 (Vote 9-8; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/15/2018
  • March 21, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA RC 175-159 03/21/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Introduced 03/22/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 3, 2018: Hearing: 04/03/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/19/2018
  • April 19, 2018: Special Order to 05/03/2018, Without Objection, MA; 04/19/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Special Order to 05/02/2018, Without Objection, MA; 04/26/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 3, 2018: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/03/2018

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