HB 287 (2018): establishing a committee to study decriminalizing sex work.

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HB 287 (2018)

establishing a committee to study decriminalizing sex work.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2017. The committee held work sessions on January 24, 2017 and February 1, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2017 and February 14, 2017. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 23, 2017, June 7, 2017, September 5, 2017 and September 26, 2017. The committee met in executive session on November 14, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–6 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-2524h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 3, 2018 the House adopted “Special Order to first order of business on 1/9/2018” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. White. The committee's amendment (2017-2524h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 9, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On January 9, 2018 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 177–134. It crossed to the Senate on February 1, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 8, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the next session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 14, 2018 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/15/2018, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 15, 2018 the Senate voted to kill it. On March 15, 2018 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on Inexpedient to Legislate” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 15, 2018 the Senate again voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2017, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 24, 2017, 2:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 1, 2017, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 7, 2017, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 14, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • May 23, 2017, 11:30 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • June 7, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 5, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 26, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • November 14, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 20, 2018, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • January 3, 2018, House: Special Order to first order of business on 1/9/2018 — voice vote, passed
  • January 9, 2018, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 177, nays 134, passed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 20, nays 4, passed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Reconsideration on Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 21, nays 3, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 18, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/18/2017 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • January 24, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/24/2017 02:45 PM LOB 204
  • February 1, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/01/2017 09:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 7, 2017: Executive Session: 02/07/2017 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • February 15, 2017: Retained in Committee
  • May 23, 2017: Retained Bill Full Committee Work Session: 05/23/2017 11:30 AM LOB 204
  • June 7, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 06/07/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • September 5, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 09/05/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • September 26, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 09/26/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • November 14, 2017: Executive Session: 11/14/2017 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-2524h (NT) for 01/03/2018 (Vote 14-6; RC)
  • January 3, 2018: Special Order to first order of business on 1/9/2018 (Rep. White): MA VV 01/03/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Amendment #2017-2524h : AA VV 01/09/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2524h: MA RC 177-134 01/09/2018
  • February 1, 2018: Introduced 02/01/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 20, 2018: Hearing: 02/20/2018, Room 100, SH, 09:15 am
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/08/2018; SC 10A
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to the next session, Without Objection, MA; 03/08/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/14/2018
  • March 14, 2018: Special Order to 03/15/2018, Without Objection, MA; 03/14/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 20Y-4N, MA ; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Sen. Bradley Moved Reconsideration on Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 21Y-3N, MA ; 03/15/2018

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