HB 1625-FN (2020): reducing the penalty for certain first offense drug possession charges.
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HB 1625-FN (2020)
reducing the penalty for certain first offense drug possession charges.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2020. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–6 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 20, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Bordenet (D - Ches 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Welch (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Beth Rodd (D - Merr 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2020, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- January 28, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
Votes
- February 20, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 16, 2020, Senate: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 21, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/21/2020 10:15 am LOB 204
- January 28, 2020: Executive Session: 01/28/2020 10:00 am LOB 204
- February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/19/2020 (Vote 14-6; RC)
- February 20, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/20/2020
- March 11, 2020: Introduced 03/11/2020 and Referred to Judiciary
- June 16, 2020: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
- September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020