HB 614-FN (2018): relative to forfeiture of personal property.

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HB 614-FN (2018)

relative to forfeiture of personal property.

  • 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 5, 2017 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2017 and February 21, 2017. 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 9, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 219–139. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 11, 2017 the Senate adopted “Rerefer” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 3, 2018 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study, RC 19Y-4N”.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2017, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 14, 2017, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 21, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 28, 2017, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 9, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 219, nays 139, passed
  • May 11, 2017, Senate: Rerefer — voice vote, passed
  • January 3, 2018, Senate: Interim Study — yeas 19, nays 4, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 1, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/01/2017 01:30 PM LOB 208
  • February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 01:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 21, 2017: Executive Session: 02/21/2017 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 28, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 8, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/08/2017 (Vote 9-8; RC)
  • March 9, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA RC 219-139 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 28, 2017: Hearing: 03/28/2017, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • May 11, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 05/11/2017
  • May 11, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved to Rerefer, MA, VV; 05/11/2017
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/03/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
  • January 3, 2018: Sen. Sanborn Moved to Remove HB 614 from the Consent Calendar; 01/03/2018
  • January 3, 2018: Refer to Interim Study, RC 19Y-4N, MA; 01/03/2018

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