HB 1678-FN (2018): reducing the penalty for certain first offense drug possession charges.

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HB 1678-FN (2018)

reducing the penalty for certain first offense drug possession charges.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • 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 18–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent 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 22, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 227–108.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2018, 11:20 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 6, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

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 22, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 227, nays 108, 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 11:20 AM LOB 204
  • February 6, 2018: Executive Session: 02/06/2018 LOB 204
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 18-1; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. Hynes) 03/06/2018
  • 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 22, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 227-108 03/22/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 134-FN (2020): reducing the penalty for certain first offense drug possession charges.

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