HB 1730-FN-A (2018): establishing a public safety enhancement revolving fund, establishing a grant program for body cameras worn by police, and creating prestige number vanity plates.
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HB 1730-FN-A (2018)
establishing a public safety enhancement revolving fund, establishing a grant program for body cameras worn by police, and creating prestige number vanity plates.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
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 10, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 16, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–8 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 8, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Richard O'Leary (D - Hills 13)
- Rep. James McConnell (R - Ches 12)
- Rep. Linn Opderbecke (D - Straf 15)
- Rep. Delmar Burridge (D - Ches 16)
- Sen. Dan Feltes (D - SD15)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2018, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 16, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- February 8, 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 10, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/10/2018 10:20 AM LOB 204
- January 16, 2018: Executive Session: 01/16/2018 LOB 204
- February 7, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/07/2018 (Vote 12-8; RC)
- February 8, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/08/2018